VGKC Antibody Test Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
A precise specialized test to detect antibodies attacking nerve potassium channels. It helps diagnose rare and obscure neurological and muscular disorders to reach the correct treatment.
Scientific name: Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC) Antibodies Test
A serological test to detect the presence of autoantibodies directed against voltage-gated potassium channels (VGKC). These antibodies are associated with a range of neuroimmune disorders affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems and are an important test in the diagnosis of specific syndromes.
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to detect antibodies to potassium channels (VGKC) in serum or cerebrospinal fluid.
- Consult with a neurologist (neurologist) or neuroimmunologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required. A blood sample can be drawn at any time.
- The sample is drawn into a serum tube (red tube).
- The doctor should be informed about all medications, especially immunosuppressants or those that affect the nervous system.
- In cases of encephalitis, the doctor may also request a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for testing, as antibodies may only be present in it.
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