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Test & Collection Guide

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Autoimmune Encephalopathy Screen

Ordering information:

PLEASE NOTE : This test is not covered by a Medicare Rebate - a $210 fee will be sent to the patiet involved.

A SVH request form (link) below must also be filled out and sent to the laboratory.

When an NMDA or VGKC antibody test is requested, an email must be sent to the laboratory giving the clinical indication for the test and the urgency (ie for immediate transport or can be batched), as well as contact details for the person requesting the test in case further communication is required. If no email is received, the test will not be sent. For requests outside of neurology, it is expected that the patient will have been reviewed by neurology to determine the appropriateness of sending the test.

The email should be directed to:

ailie.connell@easternhealth.org.au

and

rebecca.amoore@easternhealth.org.au

This test is not currently available to be ordered in EHCare (Cerner) please order with a paper request.

SVH request form

Slide 1 (svhm.org.au)

Alternate names:

AMPA, CASPR2, DPPX, GABA, LGi1, NMDA, VGKC

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

IMMENC

Specimen types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container types:

Serum tube with gel
CSF

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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