Myelin Associated Glycoprotein antibodies (MAG IgM)

Testing Laboratory

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP), Best St, Bowen Hills, Queensland, 4006, Australia

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MAGA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5934

Synonyms

MAG Ab
Anti-MAG IgM

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)

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 contact the LabPLUS Immunology Team (see contact information below), providing the patient's name, NHI number and the clinical justification for the test.

International sendaway:

Centrifuge and separate. Aliquot into a screw top Sarstedt vial. Routine serology tubes with a push in lid are unsuitable.
Check that two points of ID are on sendaway aliquot. Place at 4°C with a copy of the form in the plastic container labelled "International Sendaways" in the walk in cool room (FA18A).

Contact Information