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Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code
34144


Alias/See Also
LAB00491


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Mon, wed


Report Available
3-8 days


Reference Range
<1:100 titer


Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody IgG can serve as an aid in the diagnosis of acute ataxia neuropathy with ophthalomoplegia or with the Miller-Fisher syndrome.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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