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Test Code FARWB Anti-retinal autoantibodies follow up, WB

Reporting Name

Anti-Retinal Autoantibody, WB
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

For NUH patients - use Epic to order (LAB3053091)
NUH service code - 37162


Specimen Required


Note: This test should only be ordered as follow up to previous Anti-retinal autoantibodies performed at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Ocular Immunology Laboratory.

 

Submit only one of the following specimens:

 

Serum:

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 5 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

 

Plasma:

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and send 5 mL EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.

 

Complete and submit with specimen:

  1. Completed OHSU Ocular request form
  2. Clinical history
  3. Referring physician information (name & phone number)

-NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.


Secondary ID

57647

Special Instructions

Method Name

Western Blot (WB)

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated 7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis: Mild reject; Gross reject
Thawing: Warm reject; Cold OK

Reference Values

A final report will be attached in MayoAccess.

 

Day(s) Performed

Batched

Report Available

16 to 35 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Performing Laboratory

Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSU

CPT Code Information

84182

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FARWB Anti-Retinal Autoantibody, WB Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FARWB Anti-Retinal Autoantibody, WB Not Provided
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Updated on 20/05/2026