Limbic encephalitis antibodies panel


Test Information

Test Name

Limbic encephalitis antibodies panel

Synonyms

LE screen; LE Antibodies; Anti- AMPA; Encephalitis Antibodies; AMPA antibodies; GABA antibodies; GABBA antibodies; Anti-GABA; Anti-GABBA

Price

$475.00

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Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week


Collection Information

Preparation

  • This test may be vetted by a pathologist. Clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form.
  • All patients referred for testing must have gone through a neurology review. Testing will be deferred on all specimens where it is unclear if a neurology review has occurred.

Processing Information

Registration Code

LEAN

Part of Group

LGI1, CASPR2, AMPA1, AMPA2 GABA B , NMDA antibodies.

Notes

  • Use the Lab Plus Neuronal antibodies request form

  • #### This test is vetted by either a Neurologist or an Immunopathologist.

  • LE antibody panel Includes:

    LGI1, CASPR2, AMPA1, AMPA2 GABA B , and NMDA antibodies.

    All antibody specificities will be reported when the panel is requested.

  • Individual test code: LGI1 = LGIL, CASPR2 = CSPR, GABA = GABA, NMDA = NMDA

Alternative Specimen

Plain tube; CSF


Methodology

Interpretations

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External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (via WHL)

External Lab Website