Anti-Ovary Antibodies by Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) (RDL)
Use
Anti-ovary antibodies are present in 78% of patients with premature ovarian failure and Addisons disease.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The volume requirement for this test is critical as the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing. Specimens must be handled correctly to avoid rejection due to hemolysis, contamination, or inappropriate specimen type. The stability of the sample over multiple freeze/thaw cycles is limited to one.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA))
Biomarkers
Anti-Ovary Antibody
Antibody
LOINC Codes
- 25725-3 - Ovary Ab Titr Ser IF
- 25725-3 - Ovary Ab Titr Ser IF
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
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