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GQ1b Antibody Test
Test Code900584
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.
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
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
Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752
