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Test Directory / Anti-Basal Ganglia Antibody
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 |
