An **Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel** is a specialized diagnostic test package used to identify autoantibodies attacking brain tissue, leading to acute central nervous system inflammation. This comprehensive panel screens serum or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for crucial neural antibodies, including NMDA receptor, LGI1, CASPR2, and GABA-B receptor antibodies.
Autoimmune encephalitis can cause rapid-onset cognitive decline, seizures, psychiatric symptoms, and movement disorders. By detecting specific target antibodies, this test helps neurologists distinguish autoimmune causes from infectious encephalopathies. Early, accurate identification via this panel allows clinicians to promptly initiate targeted immunotherapy, mitigating neurological damage and improving patient outcomes.