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Anti-GMCSF Antibody (BAL)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Neutralising IgG autoantibodies against GM-CSF can be seen in patients with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
Rarely, they can be found in otherwise immunocompetent patients with severe infections caused by intracellular organisms, such as cryptococcus, nocardia, aspergillus and non-tuberculous mycobacteria. |
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Availability:
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Samples batched and tested every 3 months. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor, GMCSF Antibody (BAL), |
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Code:
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GMFBL |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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BAL |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Please send an accompanying serum sample. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 12-06-2025 10:05 |