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Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies (CSF)

Alternate Names
Anti VGKC, VGKC Antibody
Test Code
VGKC
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

CSF
Container Type

Sterile CSF Tube
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

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Collection Instructions

CSF samples should be sent to the laboratory immediately. Ensure all caps are screwed on correctly to avoid leakage & sterility. 
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Monthly
Min Test Volume
250uL
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
CB, CBS
Laboratory Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions 

CSF samples should be handled urgently. 

Where there are multiple tubes from a lumbar puncture: 

  • Tube 3 is for Microbiology and 1, 2 for Biochemistry, Cytology, etc. (If tube 3 is not available for Microbiology, send tube 2) 
  • If tap is traumatic (blood-stained), 1 and 3 go to Microbiology for cell counts. 

If insufficient tubes are received for the tests requested, please contact the Medical Microbiologist or Registrar (03 9496 5964) 
External Laboratory
Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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