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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for MOG antibody

Recent changes for MOG antibody
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
6th November 2023	Collection & Request Instructions	Serum is preferred specimen type	Serum is preferred specimen type from September 15 2023, we kindly request that all CSF to be tested for MOG antibody be accompanied by a paired/matching serum.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

6th November 2023

Collection & Request Instructions

Serum is preferred specimen type

Serum is preferred specimen type from September 15 2023, we kindly request that all CSF to be tested for MOG antibody be accompanied by a paired/matching serum.

MOG antibody

Alternative Names:

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MOG

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 1

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Serum is preferred specimen type from September 15 2023, we kindly request that all CSF to be tested for MOG antibody be accompanied by a paired/matching serum.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

External Laboratory:

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Additional Notes:

TAT - performed 2-3 months