DIAGNOSTIC TEST 047

FGFR3 Antibodies (IgG)

Diagnostic test for antibodies against FGFR3. For suspicion of inflammatory sensory neuropathy.

Indication

Suspicion of inflammatory sensory neuropathy

Sample material

Serum

  • Minim. volume: 0,5 mL

Transport

  • Within Sweden: room temperature
  • International: cold

Method

ELISA

Reference interval

< 3000 negative

Result

Results are reported as negative or positive with a titer.

Interpretation

Antibodies against Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGFR3) have been reported with sensory neuropathy in patients with autoimmune diseases.

References

  • Antoine JC et al. 2015. Antifibroblast growth factor receptor 3 antibodies identify a subgroup of patients with sensory neuropathy. PMID: 25628376
  • Gendre T et al. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2024. Characterizing Acute-Onset Small Fiber Neuropathy. PMID: 38170952
  • Tholance Y et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2020. Clinical characterisation of sensory neuropathy with anti-FGFR3 autoantibodies. PMID: 31690697
  • Zeidman LA. Neurol Clin. 2021. Advances in the Management of Small Fiber Neuropathy. PMID: 33223078

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How to order

This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

  1. Print and complete the request form

    Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician.

  2. Prepare your samples

    Serum: At least 0.5 mL serum (plain serum tubes without additives).

  3. Send samples and request form

    Within Sweden
    Samples can be sent at room temperature to:
    Envelopes and smaller boxes:
    Wieslab AB, Box 50117, 20211 Malmö, Sweden

    Larger boxes and frozen samples:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

    International
    Send samples cold to:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

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Last updated: 2025-10-09