Ovarian Antibodies, Serum (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- Anti-ovarian antibodies
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Gold (gel) 5.0mL
- Alternative collection container: Red (no additive) 6.0mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 1 mL
- Minimum volume: 0.3 mL serum
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Transport and stability
- Stable for 14 days refrigerated
- Stable for one month frozen
Rejection criteria
- Gross hemolysis or gross lipemia
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- Ovarian Antibody is found in patients with premature ovarian failure, Addison's disease, and polyendocrinopathy syndromes.
Performance
Methodology
- Immunofluorescence Assay
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Other information
Reflex testing
- If screen is positive, a titer will be performed at an additional charge
Last Updated: October 22, 2024