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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
3 mL plain blood |
| Method |
Immunofluorescence |
| Test Results |
Screening dilution is 1:10. Results reported as Detected or Not Detected. Further dilutions to end-point titre will be performed for positive specimens. |
| Turnaround Time |
Range 2 - 4 days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Monday - Friday |
| Remarks |
In some patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, antibodies may be present in CSF when serum screens are negative. If there is a strong clinical suspicion of anti-NMDAR encephalitis, testing of CSF is recommended. The presence of Anti-nuclear antibodies and/or non-specific cytoplasmic staining may obscure the detection of anti-NMDAR antibodies. If there is a strong clinical suspicion of anti-NMDAR encephalitis, testing of CSF is recommended. |
Change History Notes
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23 Aug 2012 09:55 AM
New test available w.e.f. 27/08/12
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