Autoimmune Encephalitis Diagnostics: NMDA Antibody Determination IgG, IIF, Titer
The test detects IgG class antibodies to NMDA receptors. Used for diagnosing autoimmune encephalitis, assessing the cause of neurological and psychiatric symptoms, and for differential diagnosis with infectious and psychiatric diseases.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Submit fasting (8-12 hours without food)
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- Avoid stress and physical exertion 30 minutes before
- If taking immunomodulators, hormonal, or anti-inflammatory medications — inform the doctor.
- sudden mental disorders
- memory and behavior disturbances
- seizures
- hallucinations
- speech disturbances
- decreased level of consciousness
- suspected autoimmune encephalitis
Negative result — NMDA antibodies not detected.
Positive result — NMDA antibodies detected, characteristic of autoimmune encephalitis.
Important: the result is assessed only in combination with clinical symptoms, MRI, EEG data, and other tests.
