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CASPR2

Alternative Names:

anti-caspr-2
caspr-2
contactin associated protein like 2 receptor Ab
Encephalitis Ab

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

CASPR2, CASPR2CSF

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 1

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland- RBWH Campus

Additional Notes:

CASPR2CSF and LG1CSF results will be reported for CSF samples sent for VGKC testing. VGKC cannot be evaluated on CSF with the current assay method, VGKC RIA.

Please refer to Alfred Immunology scientists for clarification.