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Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) Antibodies

Blood Sciences Test


Specimen

Serum

Special Instructions

Minimum sample volume: 3 ml

Factors affecting results

None known

Reference Ranges

  • Negative: ≤10.0 IU/ml
  • Positive:   >10.0 IU/ml

Test Usage

Associated with anti-GBM disease and Goodpasture’s syndrome.

Turnaround time

7 days.

Availability

In House

 Clinical Advice

Clinical advice is available from the Immunology Medical Team at Derriford Hospital

T: 01752 431675

E: plh-tr.eden@nhs.net

Specimen Labelling Procedure
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