| Laboratory: | Clinical Immunology |
| Test Name: |
VOLTAGE GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL TYPE P/Q ANTIBODIES - (S)
Test Code:
MIS8 (ICL TEST CODE:VGCCAB)
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| Clinical Information: |
Restricted to Neurologists or via prior approval.
Complete the pre-approval form by clicking the following link: https://apps.sbgh.mb.ca/labmanual/test/loadDocumentPdf?documentId=2162 To order this test, write complete test name in the "Additional Tests" area of the Immunology Test Requisition.
Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Type P/Q Antibody – To diagnose Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with small-cell lung carcinoma. |
| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.2 mL
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| Referral: |
Store and send frozen.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 3 Weeks
Restricted to Neurologists or via prior approval.
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Forward sample to HSC for referral to In-Common Laboratories
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