Beta Interferon Neutralizing Antibodies (MxA Screen)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MISH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7392

Synonyms

MxA Screen (Beta Interferon Neutralizing Antibodies)

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

Collect 10 mL PAXgene Blood RNA Tube Blood
Please note this test is only performed on a PAXgene RNA tube PAXgene tubes kits can be obtained from Canterbury Health lab
Samples must be collected 9 - 15 hours after injection with Interferon beta

Please see Download the CHLabs Request Form and Instruction Sheet from the link above. Send the specimen and all the forms together to the laboratory.

Laboratory instruction:
Tubes must be handled carefully as they break easily
If they have not arrived in bubble wrap place inside a small bubbble wrap bag after numbering and place in a biohazard bag with a copy of the request form.
Place sample in Canterbury Health Room temperature

Register with a dedicated lab number.

Contact Information