Motor Neuropathy Profile Complete
| Sunquest Code: | MOTOR | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3231 | Epic Name: | Motor Neuropathy Profile Complete |
| Synonyms: | Complete Motor Neuropathy Profile | ||
| Methodology: | ELISA and Western blot | ||
| Test Includes: | Co-GM1 Quattro, MAG Dual Antigen Autoantibody Test; Co-Asialo Autoantibody; Co-GD1b Autoantibody; GD1a Autoantibody | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Red or gold (gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: | 72 hours at room temperature; 21 days refrigerated; 4 months frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Athena Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3163 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
| Use: | Anti-GM1, anti-GD1a, anti-Asialo GM1, anti-GD1b, anti-MAG, and anti-SGPG antibodies are found in patients with a peripheral neuropathy and predominantly motor symptoms. |
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