Thyroid Cascade Profile
Use
Anti-Contactin-associated protein-2 (CASPR2) IgG antibody may occur as part of the voltage-gated potassium channel (VGKC) complex antibodies. Patients with CASPR2 autoantibodies are very often elderly males. CASPR2 antibody-positive patients often have neuromyotonia or Morvan's syndrome, and some have forms of limbic encephalitis as well as neuropathic pain syndromes. All typically respond to immunotherapy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established product or procedure.
Methodology
Immunofluorescence (IFA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 11580-8 - TSH SerPl DL<=0.005 mIU/L-aCnc
- 90820-2 - CASPR2 Ab CSF Ql CBA IFA
- 82979-6 - CASPR2 IgG SerPl Ql IF
- 11580-8 - TSH SerPl DL<=0.005 mIU/L-aCnc
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Unknown
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
CSF or plasma; contaminated, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant
