Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
MOG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8533
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Transport
Ambient (8 - 24 °C) within 48 hours; Chilled (4 - 8 °C) if longer than 48 hours
Registration
MOG
Laboratory
Labplus Autoimmune Serology
Test Adds Requirement
All requests must have either consultant Neurologist or Ophthalmologist approval and be documented to that effect on the request form.
Sample Stability
Up to 48 hours: 8 - 24 °C; Up to 14 days: 4 - 8 °C; Up to 6 months: -30 °C; Indefinite at - 80 °C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein antibodies
Anti-MOG
Optic neuritis
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
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 below 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)
3.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain(Microtainer)
- SST(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Pre-testing Requirements
All requests must have either consultant Neurologist or Ophthalmologist approval and be documented to that effect on the request form.
Additional Specimen Information
Paediatric Specimen: 2 mL clotted blood or 1 mL serum
Last updated: 14/08/2026