Autoantibodies directed at the adrenal cortex to the autoantigens 21-hydroxylase and 17 alpha hydroxylase can be seen in 70% of patients with idiopathic or primary Addison's disease. They can also form part of the autoantibody spectrum seen in autoimmune polyendrocrinopathies.
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
14 days
Laboratory method
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reference range/units
Not Applicable - reported as Negative or Positive
Associated tests
All Positive results have a full autoantibody screen carried out to rule out the presence of a mitochondrial antibody
Sample stability
2 months at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
