Intrathecal Antibodies
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
Sample sent to PHE Colindale VRD referral laboratory for intrathecal antibodies to Herpes Simplex virus (HSV), Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), Measles, Rubella or JC virus. Intrathecal production of antibodies to HSV, VZV or JC Virus may be useful in retrospective diagnosis of respective central nervous system (CNS) infections. This referral request must be sent with paired serum and CSF samples. Discuss with the virology SpR on x83140 in advance. Note: If using Electronic Patient Record (EPR) please order "Infection Serum: acute/convalescent/save" and "CSF for Virological Investigations".
Clinical details:
Intrathecal production of antibodies to HSV, VZV or JC Virus may be useful in retrospective diagnosis of respective central nervous system (CNS) infections.
Synonyms or keywords:
Intrathecal, CNS infections, CSF Antibody Studies
Units:
Positive or negative
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
500 ul serum or 2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum) and paired Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a sterile universal container with no additives.
Call in advance:
Virology SpR on x83140
Turnaround time:
Up to 4 weeks
Storage and transport:
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
Laboratory:
Last updated: 06/10/2023
