ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test
Welcome to DNA Labs UAE, where we offer the ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test. This test is used to detect the presence of antibodies against NMDA receptors and glutamate in the blood. It is primarily used in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the brain due to an immune response against its own tissues.
Test Details
The ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test is a laboratory test that involves taking a blood sample from the patient and analyzing it. The presence of anti-NMDA receptor or anti-glutamate antibodies in the blood indicates an autoimmune response against these components. The test results, along with clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests, can help in confirming the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis.
Test Components and Cost
The ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test is priced at 1460.0 AED. The test requires a sample condition of 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. It is recommended to ship the sample refrigerated or frozen, and overnight fasting is preferred.
Report Delivery
Sample collection is done on Tue / Fri by 9 am, and the report is delivered on the same day.
Method and Test Type
The ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test is performed using a cell-based assay called IFA (Immunofluorescence Assay). It falls under the category of tests for disorders of the nervous system.
Referring Doctor and Test Department
The test is typically requested by a neurologist and is performed in the immunopathology department of our lab.
Pre Test Information
It is recommended to fast overnight before taking the ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test.
Please note that this test is not used as a standalone diagnostic tool but is part of a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and medical history. The results should be interpreted by a healthcare professional in conjunction with other clinical findings.
Test Name | ANTI NMDA RECEPTOR ANTI-GLUTAMATE ANTIBODY SERUM Test |
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Components | |
Price | 1460.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. |
Report Delivery | SampleTue / Fri by 9 am; Report Same day |
Method | Cell based assay, IFA |
Test type | Disorders of Nervous System |
Doctor | Neurologist |
Test Department: | IMMUNOPATHOLOGY |
Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is preferred. |
Test Details |
The Anti-NMDA Receptor / Anti-Glutamate Antibody Serum test is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of antibodies against NMDA receptors and glutamate in the blood. This test is primarily used in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the brain due to an immune response against its own tissues. NMDA receptors are a type of glutamate receptor found in the brain, and antibodies against these receptors can interfere with their normal functioning, leading to neurological symptoms. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter involved in the communication between nerve cells. The test involves taking a blood sample from the patient and analyzing it in the laboratory. The presence of anti-NMDA receptor or anti-glutamate antibodies in the blood indicates an autoimmune response against these components. The test results, along with clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests, can help in confirming the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis. It is important to note that this test is not used as a standalone diagnostic tool but is part of a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and medical history. The results should be interpreted by a healthcare professional in conjunction with other clinical findings. |