Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code

38916

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

Overnight fasting is preferred.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
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.

Report Available

Reports in 2 days.

Clinical Significance

Ganglioside GD1a antibody IgG is associated with acute motor axonal neuropathy, sometimes followed by Campylobacter jejuni infections. Ganglioside GD1a antibody IgG can aid in the diagnosis of acute motor axonal neuropathy variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

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