Autoimmune Encephalitis (Blood) Test

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Autoimmune Encephalitis (Blood)

Alternate Names

Test Code

NMDA, GABA, AMPA, 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: Some tests are not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Please contact Pathology Queensland for current pricing (07 3646 5811)

Ordering Information

Ordering this test results in ordering all Autoimmune Encephalitis antibodies, which are NMDA, GABA, AMPA, VGKC antibodies.

For specific antibodies, please refer to the pages below:

NMDA Receptor Antibodies (NMDA)
GABA-B Receptor Antibodies (GABA)
AMPA Receptor Antibodies (AMPA)
Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies (VGKC)

Note: This test is strongly advised to be performed on both CSF and serum to optimise sensitivity and specificity. Consider combining with Anti Neuronal Antibodies testing if indicated.

Collection Instructions

Transport Instructions

Transport ambient at room temperature

Storage Instructions

Store refrigerated at 4°C

Testing Frequency

As Required

Min Test Volume

None

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, SP, SNG, CR, CRS
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes