Test directory: AQP4 NMO-IgG Ab Reflex Titer, Serum

Ordering Code 8630
Test Name AQP4 NMO-IgG Ab Reflex Titer, Serum
Alias Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) (NMO-IgG) Antibody with Reflex to
Titer, Serum
nmo/Aquaporin-4 IgG FACS, Serum
NMO
(Neuromyelitis Optica), Serum
NMO-IgG, AQP4
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions If the Aquaporin 4 Antibody, Serum is positive, then
Aquaporin 4 Antibody, Titer, Serum will be performed
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 10 Days
Methodology Cell-based Immunofluorescence Assay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

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.