Glycine receptor antibodies

Testing Laboratory

Immunology Laboratory, Churchill Hospital, Old Rd, Headington, Oxford OC3 7LJ, United Kingdom

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GLYC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5944

Synonyms

Glycine receptor antibodies (GlyR-Ab)
anti-GlyR
anti-GlyR antibodies
Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS)
PERM

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

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

This test may be vetted by a pathologist. 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.

For declined tests:

If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependent on the viability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the LabPLUS Immunopathology Team (see contact information below), providing the patient's name, NHI number and the clinical justification for the test.

International sendaway:

Standard Refrigeration (4°C). Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30. For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk

Contact Information