Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies (Blood) Test

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Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names

Anti VGKC, VGKC Antibody

Test Code

VGKC

Testing Laboratory

Referred Laboratory

Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

Medicare Rebate

No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf

Out of Pocket Costs

Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Please contact Pathology Queensland for current pricing (07 3646 5811)

Ordering Information

Collection Instructions

Transport Instructions

Transport ambient at room temperature

Storage Instructions

Store refrigerated at 4°C

Testing Frequency

Monthly

Min Test Volume

1mL

Add On Test Suitability

Refrigerated (2 - 4°C)	up to 3 months*
Frozen (-20°C)	up to 3 months*

*Subject to sample availability

Container ID	S, SNG
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes