Referred to Immunology Department, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE
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Alternative names, keywords |
Anti-leucine-rich anti-glioma 1 protein, anti-LGI1 antibody, contactin-associated protein antibody, voltage-gated potassium channel antibodies, VGKC antibody. |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Investigating limbic encephalitis (LE). |
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Test information |
Cell based assay. |
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Reference range |
Not applicable. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 14 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Immunology (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.