Test ID: NMDA
N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibodies (specifically IgG against the GluN1 subunit) cause a severe autoimmune disorder known as NMDAR-antibody encephalitis, which targets the brain and causes psychiatric symptoms, memory loss, seizures, and movement disorders. The disease is often triggered by tumours (e.g., ovarian teratoma) or herpes simplex encephalitis, causing immune-mediated brain dysfunction. Prompt diagnosis and immunotherapy are crucial
Turnaround time: 21 days
Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure
Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST)
Sample Stability: Postal acceptable