Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for NMDA Receptor Antibody
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
2nd September 2026	Alternative names	NMDAR, NMDARCSF	NMDAR, NMDARCSF, Encephalitis Ab

Alternative Names:

NMDAR
NMDARCSF
Encephalitis Ab

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

NMDAR, NMDARCSF

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 1

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

1 mL CSF or Serum absolute minimum volume

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland- RBWH Campus

Additional Notes:

Contact at Immunology QHPSS is Kerry Prain (07) 36468044.