Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
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Test information |
These are detected by indirect immunofluorescence using ovarian tissue. They may be seen in some cases of premature ovarian failure, and are also commonly seen in Addison's disease due to cross-reactivity. |
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Reference range |
Results are reported as positive or negative. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 9 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.