Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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Voltage-gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Antibodies by RIPA, Serum
Test ID: VGCCRIPA S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay
Report Includes
Voltage-gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Antibodies
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
Measuring VGCC antibodies is clinically useful in differentiating between neuromuscular disease and a polyneuritis. VGCC antibody-positivity should be followed by tumor investigation. If present, cancer treatment may improve symptoms of LEMS.
Test Location
BC Neuroimmunology Lab, Room S-157, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 2B5
Test Version
7-Jun-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Gold top (SST)
Sample Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen (preferred).
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 30 days |
Additional Stability Information
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Test Version
7-Jun-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay
Turnaround Time
30 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage-gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Antibodies by RIPA | pmol/L |
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Test Location
BC Neuroimmunology Lab, Room S-157, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 2B5
Test Version
7-Jun-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VGCCRIPA S | 63359VGCC Antibodies by RIPA |
Test Version
7-Jun-2024