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Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgG), EIA
Test Code39461
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: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed nights; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
<1:100 titer
Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody IgG is associated with acute sensory ataxia neuropathy variant of the Guillain-Barre syndrome.