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Test Category: Immunology

Investigation Name:CASPR2 Antibodies

Alias or Abbreviation:CASPR2

Intro:

Indication:
Morvan syndrome, a sub type of limbic encephalitis.

Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:See Autoimmune Autoimmune Encephalitis Screen (Serum/CSF)

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL

Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days

Test Code:AENC

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ Plasma

Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Immunology Service, University of Birmingham

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Storage Requirements:Refrigerate (2 – 8C) after serum separation

Posting Address / Requirements:First Class post at ambient temperature

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net

UKAS Reference Number:9556

Minimum Request Interval (MRI):70 days (10 weeks) over 16y only

Contact Number:01902 695279 or Ext 85279