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IgLON5 Antibody
Also known as: IGLON5 antibody by IFA, Serum
Overview
IgLON5 is used to monitor the neural activity in the brain. Antibodies against IgLON5 may be found in neurological disorders related to sleeping disorders, gait instability, dysphagia and other bulbar symptoms. These antibodies are present in autoimmune encephalitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or rapidly progressive neurodegenerative dementia.
Written by - Dr. Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
IGLON5 antibody by IFA, Serum Price
Metropolis Healthcare is a leading diagnostics centre and pathology lab in India equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies that provides the IGLON5 antibody by IFA, Serum with a clear pricing structure.
The IGLON5 antibody by IFA, Serum Price in Mumbai is ₹ 12,720 .
We are committed to deliver accurate and quality results from the best labs in India with complete transparency regarding test cost and turnaround time. No matter where you are, we strive to offer patients high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
The test is a Qualitative determination of human antibodies of immunoglobulin class IgG against IgLON5 in the blood serum.
- Diagnosis of atypical encephalitis with dementia
- Differential diagnosis of Bulbar motor neuron disease like phenotype and sleep disorder
- Differentiate between autoimmunity and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Patients with suspected symptoms of encephalitis due to non-infectious origin
- Those with clinical features of neurological disorders along with dementia
- Patients with sleep disorders and gait dysfunctions
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
No special precautions.
Presence of IgLON5 Antibodies may indicate autoimmune encephalitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or rapidly progressive neurodegenerative dementia.
Positive result also assists in the diagnosis of tauopathy with NREM/REM parasomnia and sleep disorders.
- IgLON5 test
- Antibody for encephalitis
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