Ganglioside (GM1, GD1, GQ1b) Antibodies, IgG and IgM
| Abbrev Code: | GANGAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB7014 | Order Name: | Ganglioside Antibodies, IgG and IgM |
| Synonyms: | Miller-Fisher Syndrome; GQ1B Antibody Test | ||
| Methodology: | ELISA | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83516 x6 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-8 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | CSF, plasma, or other body fluids. Room temperature specimens. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, severely icteric or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.3 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2004998 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
GD1b Antibody, IgM
GD1b Antibody, IgG
GQ1b Antibody, IgG
GQ1b Antibody, IgM
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| Use: | Detection of anti-GQ1b antibodies. |
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