Immunolife-Autoimmune Encephalitis panel, serum

Test Name

Immunolife-Autoimmune Encephalitis panel, serum

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

IMMNUNO0001

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

NMDA, AMDA (GLUR1 & GLUR2), GABA-G, LG1, CASPR2

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

Report within 7 days

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL UTILITY

Panel detects autoantibodies against neuronal surface antigens to confirm specific diagnosis.

SPECIMEN STABILITY

METHODOLOGY

IFA

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

2-8°C, Do not freeze

SPECIMEN TYPE

1ml serum in SST/ Red Top (no additive) tube

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Test?

Immunolife-Autoimmune Encephalitis panel, serum

What does it measure?

Panel detects autoantibodies against neuronal surface antigens to confirm specific diagnosis.

How to prepare yourself for the test?

When should you consider this test/ when this test is recommended?

Signs and symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis vary from person to person and may come on suddenly. If one observes the following symptoms like acute or chronic liver disease, abnormal liver function tests, Abdominal pain, Jaundice, Itchy skin, Fatigue, etc

Test Process/ how is the (test name) test performed?

This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.

What are the risks of the (test name) test?

No associated risks

How to read the test report?/ What the results may indicate?

Based on the presence or absence of autoantibodies against each of the antigen (Positive or Negative Result) along with the intensity and class of each antibody, the overall result can be determined.