Referred to Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department, King's College Hospital, London SE5 9RS.
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Alternative names, keywords |
Phospholipase A2 receptor abs, PLA2R abs, anti-phospholipase A2 receptor, anti-PLA2R, PLA2 receptor antibody. |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Antibodies directed against the phospholipase A2 receptor have a disease association with some forms of membranous nephropathy - can be used in diagnosis and monitoring treatment. |
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Test information |
Test performed by indirect immunofluorescence with transfected cells. |
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Reference range |
Reported as positive or negative. A quantitative immunoassay will be performed for positive samples. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 28 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Immunology (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.