MAG antibodies
Antibodies to Myelin Associated Glycoproteins (MAG) may be found in demyelinating polyneuropathies associated with autoimmune mechanisms.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12795 |
| Additional Information | Around 50% of patients with neuropathy-associated IgM gammopathy have anti-MAG antibodies asssociated with IgM paraproteins therefore serum electrophoresis should be performed as well. |
| Turn Around | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results (estimated 28days) |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab (Glasgow) |
| Contact | https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/immunology-laboratory/ |
| Advice | https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/professional-support-sites/laboratory-medicine/laboratory-disciplines/immunology-and-neuroimmunology/neuroimmunology/test-repertoire/in-house-testing/anti-mag-anti-m |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Referred to external laboratory |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | See reference range on referral website |
| Units | BTU/mL |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| IP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| GP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Telepath | MAG1L |
| ICE Codes | IMAG |
