Autoantibodies against various retinal proteins have been associated with vision loss in paraneoplastic and non-paraneoplastic autoimmune retinopathies (AR). Retinal Antibodies tests for paraneoplastic retinopathy against recoverin, alpha-enolase and carbonic anhydrase II.
This assay is performed at a referral laboratory (external users requiring serum Retinal antibody levels are advised to contact the referral laboratory directly):
Neuroimmunology And CSF Laboratory
(Box 76) 9th Floor
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Queen Square
London WC1N 3BG
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml; plasma is NOT acceptable
Cost
Price on request
Laboratory turnaround time
35 days
Email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk for current turnaround time
Laboratory method
Western immunoblot
Reference range/units
Normal result = Negative
Associated tests
N/A
Shipping and storage
Internal hospital transport/courier.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
