GABA Receptor and AMPA Receptor Antibodies

Test/Investigation

GABA Receptor and AMPA Receptor Antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Indications

Can be seen in paraneoplastic syndrome and classic limbic encephalitis demonstrating early and prominent seizures. They can co-exist in around 50% of cases with GAD65, VGCC and TPO

Comments/Precautions

Neurology only. Referred outside of EPA.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks