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Myelin associated glycoprotein Anti-MAG IgM

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Myelin associated glycoprotein Anti-MAG IgM
Common Abbreviations	AMAG
Profile	N/A
Clinical Indication	Myelin Associated Glycoprotein (MAG) autoantibodies are frequently associated with peripheral neuropathy. These autoantibodies frequently occur with IgM paraproteinaemia. MAG autoantibodies, contribute directly to the pathogenesis of peripheral neuropathies. Patients with anti-MAG antibody titres may respond favourably to therapeutic intervention. Testing for the presence of these autoantibodies is useful for diagnosis as well as monitoring of therapy.
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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