NMDA Receptor Antibodies
Test Information
Test Name
NMDA Receptor Antibodies
Synonyms
NMDAR, Anti Glutamate Receptor Antibody; N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptor antibody
Preferred Specimen
Paired serum (Extra SST/Plain tube)/CSF preferable
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Forms
View labplus_neuronal-autoantibodies_cc669
Collection Information
Preparation
- All requests must have been discussed with or reviewed by a neurologist - record neurologist name on the request form
- Testing will be deferred on all specimens where it is unclear if a neurology review has occurred or not.
- Ideally paired serum and CSF specimens should be sent together for testing. Unpaired CSF and serum specimens will be processed.
Processing Information
Registration Code
NMDA
Site Specific Notes
- Tauranga
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
- Whakatane
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
LabPlus (via WHL)
External Lab Website