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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for LGI- 1 Antibodies (Sendaway)

Recent changes for LGI- 1 Antibodies (Sendaway)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
29th July 2025
Collection & Request Instructions

Test cost $240

For non Northern Health patients the attached billing consent form must be completed

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/Consent-for-billing-of-tests-V9-2025.pdf

LGI- 1 Antibodies (Sendaway)

Alternative Names:Anti-LGI 1
Leucine –rich glioma-inactivated protein 1 Indirect immunofluorescence
Laboratory:Molecular
Test Code:LGI (SST) LGC (CSF)
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container Types:
SST
CSF Tube 1		SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

Test cost $240

For non Northern Health patients the attached billing consent form must be completed

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/Consent-for-billing-of-tests-V9-2025.pdf

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
Additional Notes:

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/Autoimmune-Encephalitis-Testing-Requisition-form-V10-2025.pdf

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/Consent-for-billing-of-tests-V9-2025.pdf

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/MtDNA-Requisition-form-V23-2025.pdf

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/STVMNDL-flyer-with-prices-V17-2025.pdf

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/Specimen-Handling-Autoimmune-Encephalitis-Testing-V9-2025.ppt.pdf

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/mandl/Specimen-Handling-Protocol-for-genetic-testing-V21-2025.pdf

Contact Us:

Director of Diagnostic Lab: Professor Steve Collins

Scientists: Dr Rosetta Marotta

Email: rosetta.marotta@svhm.org.au

Ms Judy Chin

Ms Maria Chiotis

Laboratory Hours: 9am – 5pm

Mon-Fri (except public holidays).

No urgent testing unless specified.

 

USEFUL LINKS

 

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples

 

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