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Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgG), EIA
Test CodeGD1bG
Quest Code
39461
Alias/See Also
39461
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
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)
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
Night Sets up 2 days a week.
Reference Range
<1:100 titer
Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody IgG is associated with acute sensory ataxia neuropathy variant of the Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130