Aquaporin - 4 (NMO) Antibody - Serum

Test Instructions

Total parameters available: 1

Parameter Names:Aquaporin - 4 (NMO) Antibody - Serum Test

Instructions/Precautions:

• Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test
• Medication :Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician
• Fluids Allowed : Water only

Reports

Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered at home upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.

Why it is Done

• Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).
• Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy.
• Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
• Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease.

What is this test

This test helps to confirm suspected cases of NMO and assist in making a differential diagnosis and identifying the cause of MS-like symptoms in the patient.