Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies Test | Austin Pathology

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Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies

Alternate Names	Anti VGKC, VGKC Antibody
Ordering Information	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Please contact Pathology Queensland for current pricing (07 3646 5811)
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood CSF
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) Sterile CSF tube
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Notes	Minimum Volume (CSF): 250 uL
Frequency	Monthly
Reference Interval	< 85 pmol/l

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	VGKC
Container ID	S, SNG, CB, CBS
Opt. Container	9ml PLAIN (red top)
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital