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.