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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel (Referred Test AI) (Synonyms: Anti-AMPA Receptor, Anti-CASPR2, Anti-DPPX (Dipeptidyl Aminopeptidase-Like 6), Anti-GABAB Receptor, Anti-LGI1, Anti-NMDA (NR1) Receptor, Anti-VGKC (Voltage Gated Potassium Channel)) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Used for evaluating new onset encephalopathy (non-infectious or metabolic). A clinical diagnosis should not be made solely on a neural antibody result. Results should be interpreted in the context of the patient’s clinical presentation and other test findings to ensure accurate diagnosis. The following findings should increase suspicion for autoimmune encephalopathy:
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| Ordering Alert: | This test is restricted to neurology, neuro-oncology, and psychiatry. For Mayo Medical Lab orders, contact the on call Clinical Biochemist and send the Mayo Medical Lab requisition with the specimen. Note to ordering physician: This test will be reviewed for approval by Laboratory Medical or Scientific staff. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB10130 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood or CSF | ||
| Primary Container: | Blood: GOLD SST CSF: Sterile container | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 3 mL serum or 3 mL CSF | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See the Mitogen Autoantibody Test Requisition at https://mitogendx.com/requisition-forms/. | ||
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| Transportation: | For testing sent to Calgary External Send Outs: transport refrigerated. For testing sent to Edmonton External Send Outs: transport frozen. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred out | ||
| Performing Site: | Testing referred to Mitogen Dx | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Refer to the Mitogen Dx Test Directory. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | ||
