Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD42116Version 1 (DRAFT)
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Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 94958
Encephalitis Antibody Evaluation with Reflex to Titer and Line Blot, CSF
Also known as: Encephalopathy-Autoimmune Evaluation, Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel
Clinical Use
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This panel of autoantibodies aids in the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalopathies and other autoimmune neurological diseases; it evaluates known antineuronal autoantibodies in CSF using a screen with reflex to titer or line blot as indicated.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
3 components
Encephalitis Antibody Screen, Tissue, IFA, CSF • IHCNeurology Antibody Line Blot, CSF • Multiplex Protein PanelCBA Antibody Panels, CSF (e.g., Aquaporin 4, AMPAR1/2, CASPR2, GABABR, LGI1, NMDAR1, DPPX, VGKC etc.) • Multiplex Protein Panel
Result Turnaround Time
3-12 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
4 mL (2 mL)
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
CSF collected in a sterile, leak‑proof container
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