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VGKC Antibody Test
MessageThis test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
VGKC ANTIBODY(O)
CPT Codes
83519
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
No informed consent required. Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7-10 days
Reference Range
<112 pMol/L
Clinical Significance
Detection of antibodies to voltage gated potassium channels (VGKC).
Last Updated: September 24, 2014
