Department of Immunology

Notes

  • Diagnosis of some cases of primary ovarian failure.
  • Antibodies against ovarian parenchyma are seen in 15-50% of patients with permature ovarian failure.
  • Patients may also be positive for adrenal antibodies due to the presence of cross-reactive steroid-cell antibodies.

Sample Requirements

Adult

5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only)

5ml gold tube

Paediatric

1ml Serum Sample

1ml serum tube

Turnaround Times

2 weeks