Myelin sheath antibodies
| Category | Immunology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Myelin-associated glycoprotein autoantibodies are often related to the onset of sensory-motor polyneuropathies. |
| Clinical Indications |
Adult onset neuropathy (distal, symmetrical) Gait disorder Tremor |
| Reference range | Negative |
| Sample & container required | RST (rust top), Gel SST (yellow top), Can also be performed on CSF |
| Sample volume | 5-10 mL (1 mL serum) |
| Turnaround time | 28 days |
| Notes | Not currently performed in house; this test is referred to the Department of Immunology at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. |