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Anti-myelin antibodies - serum

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Eurofins Biomnis code

ACMYE

Synonyms

  • Myelin - anti-antibodies

Clinic significance

Antibody present in sensory neuropathy complicating a IgM monoclonal gammopathy. The antigen target is MAG (Myelin Associated Glycoprotein) that can be tested for specifically by ELISA. In regard to IgM, testing for it in the CSF is not possible because the antibody does not cross the blood-brain barrier.

Prenalytics

  • 1 mL
  • serum (do not use 10 mL tube)
  • Refrigerated

Further information

    Methodology

    Immunofluorescence

    Turnaround time

    7 days

    Pathologist(s) in charge
    Biomnis Lyon
    Specialty
    Immunology
    Contact(s)
    Dr Alexia BARBRY
    Dr Anne OVIZE
    Phone(s)
    +334 72 80 23 18
    +334 72 80 73 05