Voltage gated calcium
| Category | Immunology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Voltage gated calcium channel antibodies are seen in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. |
| Clinical Indications |
Suspected Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. |
| Reference range | 0-45 pM |
| Sample & container required | RST (rust top), Gel SST (yellow top), Can also be performed on CSF |
| Sample volume | 5-10 mL (2 mL serum); Please clearly state if calcium or potassium channels are also required |
| Turnaround time | 28 days |
| Notes | Not currently performed in house; this test is referred to the Department of Immunology at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. |