α3 Ganglionic Nicotinic Receptor Antibodies (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPlus ALSS International Sendaways

Testing Laboratory

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Laboratory, Australia

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AGAN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5948

Synonyms

Anti-ganglionic Antibodies
α3 Ganglionic Receptor Ab
Autoimmune Autonomic ganglionopathy
Nicotinic ganglionic acetylcholine receptor autoantibody

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should contact the Immunopathology team via the contact information below.

Sample stability is 28 days. transport either at -20°C or at 4°C

Contact Information