Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code
34144


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon, Wed; Report available: 3-8 days



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.




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