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Autoimmune Encephalitis (Blood)
Alternate Names
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Test Code
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NMDA, GABA, AMPA, VGKC |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Blood |
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) |
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Medicare Rebate
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No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: Some tests are not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Please contact Pathology Queensland for current pricing (07 3646 5811) |
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Ordering Information
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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:
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. |
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Collection Instructions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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None |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Container ID
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S, SP, SNG, CR, CRS |
CSR Instructions
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Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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