About This Test
Anti-IgLON5 disease is a recently described rare entity characterized by a distinctive sleep disorder from parasomnia to complete sleeplessness. It is associated with broad variety of neurological symptoms such as gait instability, movement disorders, bulbar involvement & cognitive dysfunction. The antibodies develop against IgLON5, a neuronal cell adhesion molecule. There is a strong association of this disease with HLA DRB1*10:01 and HLA DQB1*05:01 haplotypes. These antibodies have been described in patients suspected with Limbic encephalitis. This disease affects men & women equally between the ages of 45 to 79 years. It is rarely associated with thymoma.
Test Parameters (1)
- ANTI-IgLON5 ANTIBODY IgG
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
No special preparation required
Anti-IgLON5 Antibody (IgG) test is important because it diagnoses IgLON5 disease, a rare but serious autoimmune neurological disorder.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
