Pituitary Antibodies
Department of Immunology
Notes
Diagnosis of some cases of primary endocrine failure.
Test performed at the Immunology laboratory, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
Sample Requirements
Adult
5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only)
![5ml gold tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/5mL_gold_top_tube_clU0NKv.width-800.jpg)
Paediatric
1ml Serum Sample
![1ml serum tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/1_mL_serum.width-800.jpg)
Turnaround Times
2 weeks