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Ovarian Antibodies

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Ovarian Antibodies
Common Abbreviations	OVA
Profile	N/A
Clinical Indication	Autoantibodies to ovary (theca interna/granulosa) are detected with multiblock slides that also have adrenal and testis tissues as they form part of the group of steroid producing cell antibodies. Present in patients with either isolated primary ovarian failure or associated with other autoimmune endocrinopathies eg Hypoadrenalism, Insulin dependent diabetes, Pernicious anaemia.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	2 mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	3 weeks
Laboratory	Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Leeds General Infirmary Thoresby Place Leeds LS2 9JT
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory

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