Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code
34144


Alias/See Also
LAB3041202


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation
A fasting specimen is required

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday Night
Report available: 4 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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