Pathology Handbook

Anti Neuronal antibodies

Alternative Names:

Purkinje Cell antibody
PCA antibodies
PCA-1 antibodies
Anti Yo antibodies
Yo antibodies
Anti Neuronal Nuclei antibody
Anti-Hu antibodies
Hu antibodies
Anti Ri antibodies
Ri antibodies
Anti CV2 antibodies
CV2 antibodies
Anti Amphiphysin antibodies
Amphiphysin antibodies
Anti Ma antibodies
Ma antibodies
Anti Ma1 antibodies
Ma1 antibodies
Anti Ma2 antibodies
Ma2 antibodies
Anti PNMA2(Ma2/Ta) antibodies
PNMA2 antibodies
Anti SOX1 antibodies
SOX1 antibodies
Anti Glia Nuclear antibodies (AGNA)
Glia Nuclear antibodies

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Immunology Sendaway

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 3

Adults Volume or Mass:

9 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

The assay can be performed on CSF however serum is preferred.

Neuronal antibodies include tests for antibodies to Purkinje, Yo, Ri, CV2, Hu, MA1, MA2, and Amphiphysin

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Use Esky from Northern Health to Alfred

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

Additional Notes:

Resulting: Report scanned to PathNet by AA Scientist in Anatomical Pathology