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Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
GQ1B ANTIBODIES-FASTING (O)


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation
A fasting specimen is required

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday Night
Report available: 4 Days


Reference Range
<1:100 titer


Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody IgG can serve as an aid in the diagnosis of acute ataxia neuropathy with ophthalomoplegia or with the Miller-Fisher syndrome.



Last Updated: September 6, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.