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Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgM), EIA
Test CodeGD1BM
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
SEt up: Mon, Wed nights; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
≤1:800 titer
Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody IgM is associated with chronic sensory ataxia neuropathy, sometimes in association with fixed or transient extracellular or bulbar involvement.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |