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Anti-Basal Ganglia Antibody

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Anti-Basal Ganglia Antibody
Common Abbreviations	ABGA
Profile	N/A
Clinical Indication	The spectrum of disorders associated with ABGA and streptococcal infection includes Sydenham's chorea (prototype), tics (PANDAS), a subset of cases with Tourette's syndrome (TS). Rarely patients, with adult-onset tics, dystonia, and some cases with post-encephalitic Parkinsonism or encephalitis lethargica may also have ABGA.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	0.5 mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	3 weeks
Laboratory	Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory (UCLH)
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory

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Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

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