VGKC VOLTAGE GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL ANTIBODY CSF Test
Test Cost: AED 1640.0
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Test Details
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the VGKC VOLTAGE GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL ANTIBODY CSF Test to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis. This test measures the presence and levels of antibodies against voltage-gated potassium channels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Components:
- LGI1 antibody
- CASPR2 antibody
Price:
AED 1640.0
Sample Condition:
1 mL (0.5 mL min) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery:
Sample Tue / 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:
No special preparation required
Test Details:
The VGKC (Voltage Gated Potassium Channel) Antibody CSF test is a laboratory test that measures the presence and levels of antibodies against voltage-gated potassium channels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Voltage-gated potassium channels are proteins found in the cell membranes of neurons, which play a crucial role in regulating the electrical activity of neurons. Antibodies against these channels can disrupt their normal function, leading to neurological disorders such as autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis.
The CSF test is performed by collecting a sample of cerebrospinal fluid through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). The sample is then analyzed in the laboratory to detect the presence and levels of VGKC antibodies.
The VGKC Antibody CSF test is mainly used to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis, which are characterized by symptoms such as memory loss, seizures, behavioral changes, and movement disorders. The presence of VGKC antibodies in the CSF can support the diagnosis of these conditions and help guide appropriate treatment strategies.
It is important to note that the test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests. A positive VGKC antibody CSF test alone is not sufficient to diagnose autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis, as these conditions can have overlapping symptoms with other neurological disorders.
| Test Name | VGKC VOLTAGE GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL ANTIBODY CSF Test |
|---|---|
| Components | *LGI1 antibody * CASPR2 antibody |
| Price | 1640.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 1 mL (0.5 mL min) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Tue / 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 | No special preparation required |
| Test Details | The VGKC (Voltage Gated Potassium Channel) Antibody CSF test is a laboratory test that measures the presence and levels of antibodies against voltage-gated potassium channels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Voltage-gated potassium channels are proteins found in the cell membranes of neurons, which play a crucial role in regulating the electrical activity of neurons. Antibodies against these channels can disrupt their normal function, leading to neurological disorders such as autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis. The CSF test is performed by collecting a sample of cerebrospinal fluid through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). The sample is then analyzed in the laboratory to detect the presence and levels of VGKC antibodies. The VGKC Antibody CSF test is mainly used to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis, which are characterized by symptoms such as memory loss, seizures, behavioral changes, and movement disorders. The presence of VGKC antibodies in the CSF can support the diagnosis of these conditions and help guide appropriate treatment strategies. It is important to note that the test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests. A positive VGKC antibody CSF test alone is not sufficient to diagnose autoimmune encephalitis or limbic encephalitis, as these conditions can have overlapping symptoms with other neurological disorders. |
