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Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein Anti-MOG Antibodies

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein Anti-MOG Antibodies
Common Abbreviations	AMOG
Profile	N/A
Clinical Indication	MOG antibodies have recently been reported in some people who have transverse myelitis and/or optic neuritis and/or ADEM (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis) and AQP4 antibody negative NMO
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	1 mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	3 weeks
Laboratory	Immunology Laboratory, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory

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