DIAGNOSTIC TEST 856

ITPR1 Antibodies (IgG)

Diagnostic test for antibodies against ITPR1. For suspicion of autoimmune encephalitis /autoimmune cerebellar ataxia.

Indication

Suspicion of autoimmune encephalitis or autoimmune cerebellar ataxia

Sample material

Serum

  • Minim. volume: 0,5 mL

CSF

  • Minim. volume: 0,5 mL

Transport

  • Within Sweden: room temperature
  • International: cold

Method

Cell-based assay (CBA), indirect immunofluorescence (IIF)

Reference interval

Serum: <1:100 negative

CSF: negative

Result

Results are reported as negative or positive. A positive result is followed by a titer (serum).

Interpretation

Autoantibodies against ITPR1 are reported in autoimmune cerebellar ataxia and sub-acute neuropathy, other neurological manifestations can occur. Association with malignancy has been reported.

References

  • Cirkel A et al. Neurol Res Pract. 2021. Paraneoplastic encephalomyeloradiculits with multiple autoantibodies against ITPR-1, GFAP and MOG: case report and literature review. PMID: 34635185
  • Jarius S et al. J Neuroinflammation. 2022. Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor type 1 autoantibody (ITPR1-IgG/anti-Sj)-associated autoimmune cerebellar ataxia, encephalitis and peripheral neuropathy: review of the literature. PMID: 35907972

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How to order

This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

  1. Print and complete the request form

    Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician.
  2. Prepare your samples

    Serum: At least 0.5 mL serum (plain serum tubes without additives).
    CSF: At least 0.5 mL CSF (polypropylene tubes).
  3. Send samples and request form

    Within Sweden
    Samples can be sent at room temperature to:
    Envelopes and smaller boxes:
    Wieslab AB, Box 50117, 20211 Malmö, Sweden

    Larger boxes and frozen samples:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

    International
    Send samples cold to:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

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Last updated: 2025-12-01