Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code

39462

Alias/See Also

LAB00497

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received room temperature

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Mon, wed

Report Available

3-8 days

Reference Range

<1:100 titer

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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