Neuromyelitis optica antibodies (anti aquaporin-4)
Last updated: Tuesday, 21, April, 2009
| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5mls of blood in plain tube |
| Method | Indirect IF |
| Reference Interval | Consult pathologist |
| Application | Diagnosis of Neuromyelitis Optica |
| Interpretation | In combination with appropriate clinical and radiological findings, the presence of these antibodies in serum favours the diagnosis of Neuromyelitis Optica as opposed to Multiple Sclerosis |
| Reference | Matiello et al Current Opinion in Neurology 2007 20 255-260 |