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GALOP Autoantibody - Athena #261
MessageThis test is currently only offered in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS-please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Test Code
GALOP AUTOAB(ATH#261)
Alias/See Also
GAIT Associated late onset polyneuropathy
Preferred Specimen
Serum from Plain Red Top Tube
Minimum Volume
Preferred: 2mL serum
Minimun: 0.5mL serum
Minimun: 0.5mL serum
Instructions
Separate serum from plain red top tube within one hour of collection.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 21 days
Room temperature: 72 hours
Frozen: 4 months
Room temperature: 72 hours
Frozen: 4 months
Methodology
ELISA
Report Available
7-10 Days
Reference Range
Provided with patient report in CPRS
Clinical Significance
Detection of serum IgM antibodies binding to GALOP antigen.
Typical presentation: Symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy, often with gait ataxia
Typical presentation: Symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy, often with gait ataxia
Additional Information
Link to Athena Diagnostics Test Catalog
Last Updated: October 20, 2021
