Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD50777Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 94956
Epilepsy Antibody Evaluation with Reflex to Titer and Line Blot, Serum
Also known as: Autoimmune Epilepsy Panel, Epilepsy-Autoimmune Evaluation
Clinical Use
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The Epilepsy Antibody Evaluation panel provides an evaluation of possible autoantibodies in patients with suspected autoimmune epilepsy, and optimizes the likelihood of detecting neuronal specific autoantibodies, whether present singly or occurring as multiple autoantibodies.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
12 targets
AMPAR1AMPAR2Aquaporin 4CASPR2DPPXEpilepsy Ab Screen Tissue IFAGABA-B receptorGanglionic AChR+4 more
Result Turnaround Time
4-13 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Transport tube
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric samples • Turbid • Bacterial contamination • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 21 days |
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