Voltage Gated Potassium (K+) Channel Antibody (CSF) - Black Country Pathology Services

Investigation Name:Voltage Gated Potassium (K+) Channel Antibody (CSF)

Alias or Abbreviation:VGKC CSF

Intro:

Indication:
Limbic Encephalitis, acquired neuromyotonia.
Further information:
NOTE: Autoimmune encephalitis screen containing LGI1 and CASPR2 will be performed in the 1st instance. If VGKC is required then contact Clinical Immunology.

Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:Units Pico Moles per Litre (pML -1)

Minimum Sample Volume:1mL

Expected Turnaround Time:3 weeks

Test Code:CAEN

Sample Type:

CSF

Complex Reference Range:Negative = 0-69 pML -1
Equivocal = 70-130 pML -1
Positive = >130 pML -1

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Autoimmune encephalitis screen containing LGI1 and CASPR2 will be performed in the 1st instance. If VGKC is required then contact Clinical Immunology.

Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford.

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature

Posting Address / Requirements:1st class post/ Trust transport

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

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

Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279