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Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody (GBM)

Immunology

Sample and container requirements

Serum

Minimum volume required

4 ml Blood

Special requirements

none

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Store at 4oC

Turnaround time

3 days, If urgent telephone laboratory beforehand

Reference range

Negative =0.8- 6.9 U/mL Weak positive = 7-10 U/mL Positive = >10 U/mL Normal result would be negative

Clinical guidance

Some indications: Good Pastures Syndrome, Pulmonary-Renal Haemorrhage If this test is required urgently please contact the Duty Immunologist via Bleep 2119 during the normal working hours of the laboratory ( Mon-Fri 09.00 to 17.00)

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026