Test directory: NMO AQP4 with Reflex to MOG

Ordering Code 8546
Test Name NMO AQP4 with Reflex to MOG
Alias NMO Spectrum Evaluation (AQP4 with Reflex to MOG),
Serum
Neuromyelitis Optica
Optic Neuritis Antibody
Aquaporin
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 21 Days
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed, Grossly lipemic
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Cell-based Immunofluorescence Assay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 22, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Aquaporin 4 Ab, CBA, Serum ALL See report.