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Test Category: Immunology

Investigation Name:LGI1 Antibodies

Alias or Abbreviation:LGI1 abs, Potassium channel

Intro:

Indication:
Facial brachial dystonic seizures (FBDS), a subtype 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 Serum

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

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

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

UKAS Reference Number:9556

Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279