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 to 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. immunofluorescence 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.