Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Type P/Q Antibodies
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Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Type P/Q Antibodies, Serum
Test ID: VGCCAB
Test
Method
Radiobinding Assay
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Type P/Q Antibody – To diagnose Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with small-cell lung carcinoma.
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
28-Nov-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 48 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 35 days |
Additional Stability Information
Repetitive freezing and thawing must be avoided, since this may lead to a loss of activity.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Freeze/Thaw | Greater than 3 cycles |
Test Version
28-Nov-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Radiobinding Assay
Turnaround Time
14 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGCC Type P/Q Antibodies | pmol/L |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
28-Nov-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
28-Nov-2019