Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC) Antibodies
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Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC) Antibodies, CSF
Test ID: VGKC CSF
Test
Method
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Report Includes
Specimens
CSF
Clinical Utility
Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC) Antibody, CSF – VGKC antibody may be detected in acquired neuromyotonia, Morvans syndrome, autoimmune limbic encephalitis, autonomic dysfunction, peripheral nerve hyperexcitability, chronic idiopathic pain, and in SIADH.
Test Version
28-Nov-2019
Specimen
Specimens
CSF
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in sterile, leak-proof container.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen
Stability
| Ambient | 48 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Test Version
28-Nov-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Turnaround Time
14 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC) Antibodies | pmol/L |
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Test Version
28-Nov-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VGKC CSF | 63124VOLTAGE GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL (VGKC) AB | pmol/L |
Test Version
28-Nov-2019