Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgM), EIA

Test Code

37439

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: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

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 GD1b Antibody IgM is associated with chronic sensory ataxia neuropathy, sometimes in association with fixed or transient extracellular or bulbar involvement.

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