Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD87892Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 91622
NeoEncephalitis Paraneoplastic Evaluation with Recombx®
Also known as: ANNA-1, Ma2, NR1, Ma1, PNM1
Clinical Use
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Anti‑Hu, anti‑CV2, anti‑Ma, anti‑Ta, anti‑voltage gated potassium channels (VGKC), anti‑Amphiphysin, anti‑GAD65, anti‑NMDA receptor (NR1‑subunit), anti‑LGI1, and anti‑CASPR2 antibodies are found in patients with the acute or subacute onset of limbic encephalitis, including confusion/dementia, depression/anxiety, seizures or hallucinations, and often MRI changes in the medial temporal lobes.
Special Instructions
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Limitations
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Test Details
Methodology
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Biomarkers
9 targets
Amphiphysin autoantibodyanti‑voltage gated potassium channels (VGKC) antibodyCASPR2 antibodyCV2 autoantibodyGAD65 antibodyHu autoantibodyLGI1 antibodyMaTa autoantibody+1 more
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen Requirements
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