OVARIAN ANTIBODIES - serum

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Specimen: 10 mL blood in plain tube.

Method: Indirect IF.

Reference Interval: Not detected.

Application: Diagnosis of autoimmune ovarian dysfunction.

Interpretation: In patients with type 1 polyglandular endocrine syndrome, the presence of ovarian antibodies is correlated with ovarian failure, however ovarian antibodies are non-specific and may also be present in Addison’s disease and various menstrual disorders.

Reference: Amonen P et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1987; 64: 494-500.

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