Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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:

[email protected]

and

[email protected]

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

SVH request form

https://www.svhm.org.au/ArticleDocuments/1798/Autoimmune-Encephalitis-Testing-Requisition-form-V5-2017.pdf.aspx?embed=y

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

Storage Instructions:

Aliquot and freeze sample upon receipt ready for transport

Transport Instructions:

Samples to be spun, aliqouted and frozen.

Laboratory Notes:

Due to the batching process for transport, the sample is frozen otherwise 4C would be appropriate.

IgLON5. Test performed by Pathology Queensland (CSF and serum)

External Laboratory:

Mitochondrial and Autoimmune Neurological Disorders Laboratory

External Laboratory details...