Ovarian antibodies
Autoantibodies to ovary (theca interna/granulosa) are detected with multiblock slides that also have adrenal and testis tissues as they form part of the group of steroid producing cell antibodies. Found in 15-50% of patients with premature ovarian failure.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12773 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Patients may also be positive for adrenal antibodies (due to cross-reactive steroid cell antibodies) and for thyroid antibodies. mmunofluorescence of a skin biopsy should also be performed (by Histopathology) as both assays can give false negative results. |
| Turn Around | 10 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range (Female) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range Notes | Positive/Negative |
| Units | - Not Defined - |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 10 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 10 days |
| Telepath | OV1L |
| ICE Codes | IOV |
