Test Entry - Detail

Anti-Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibody (CSF)


General
  Clinical Use: Peripheral nervous system disease specifically associated with the clinical spectrum of acquired neuromyotonia (NMT) and cramp-fasciculation syndrome (CFS), and disorders of the central nervous system, including Morvan syndrome, epilepsy and limbic encephalitis (LE).
  Availability: Samples are batched and tested once a week.
  Aliases/Synonyms: Anti-CASPR2 Autoantibody (CSF),   Anti-LG1 Autoantibody (CSF),   Anti-VGKC Autoantibody (CSF),   CASPR2 Autoantibody (CSF),   Hippocampal Autoantibody (CSF),   LG1 Autoantibody (CSF),   VGKC Autoantibody (CSF),   Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibody (CSF),  
  Code: VGPCC
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
  Hyperlink: https://pathwest.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/PathWest/Documents/Our-Services/Clinical-Services/Immunology/Testing-for-Neuroimmunology-Conditions-at-PathWest-Laboratory-Medicine.pdf
  Reference Interval:
<85 pmol/L


Collection Requirements
  Container: CSF Tube 1 (CSF1),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 150uL
  Collection Instructions:


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume: 150uL
  Stability: 2 weeks chilled
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample chilled.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
- Immunology QEII Medical Centre 6383 4306


Last Updated : 04-03-2026 14:01