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Voltage-gated Calcium Channel Antibody (VGCCA)

Order Code
140640
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

P/Q-type and N-type Calcium Channel Antibodies

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Autoantibody linked to Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
140640
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

P/Q-type and N-type Calcium Channel Antibodies

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Autoantibody linked to Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3