GQ1b Antibody Test

Test Code
900584


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
No informed consent required. Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months


Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7-10 days


Reference Range
Titer <100


Clinical Significance
Detection of anti-GQ1b antibodies




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.