DIAGNOSTIC TEST 095
HSP-70 Antibodies
Diagnostic test for antibodies against HSP-70. For suspicion of autoimmune hearing loss.
Indication
Suspicion of autoimmune hearing loss
Sample material
Serum
- Minim. volume: 0.5 mL
Transport
Within Sweden
- room temperature
International
- cold
Method
Immunoblot
Reference interval
Negative
Result
Results are reported as negative or positive.
Interpretation
Antibodies against HSP-70 have been reported to occur in up to 40% of patients with idiopathic hearing loss, but the clinical value is unclear.
References
- Yamanobe S, Harris JP. Laryngoscope. 1993. Inner ear-specific autoantibodies. PMID: 7680088
- Shin SO et al. Laryngoscope. 1997. Comparison of anti-heat shock protein 70 (anti-hsp70) and anti-68-kDa inner ear protein in the sera of patients with Meniere's disease. PMID: 9023247
- Moscicki RA et al. JAMA. 1994. Serum antibody to inner ear proteins in patients with progressive hearing loss. Correlation with disease activity and response to corticosteroid treatment. PMID: 8057517
- Hirose K et al. Laryngoscope. 1999. Utility of laboratory testing in autoimmune inner ear disease. PMID: 10569401
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How to order
This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
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Print and complete the request form
Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician. -
Prepare your samples
Serum: At least 0.5 mL serum (plain serum tubes without additives).
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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
Samples can be sent at room temperature to:
Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden
Last updated: 2026-01-21
