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Co-GM1 Triad™ Antibody Test
Test Code118512
CPT Codes
83520 (x3)
Includes
Co-GM1 (IgG, IgA, IgM isotyping)
Co-GM1 Asialo
Co-GD1b
Co-GM1 Asialo
Co-GD1b
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Not established
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Not established
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed; Report available: 16-21 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Detection of anti-GM1, anti-asialo-GM1 and anti-GD1b antibodies using covalent ELISA technology.
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Slowly progressive, distal motor neuropathy
Anti-GM1, anti-asialo-GM1, and anti-GD1b antibodies are found in patients with an acute presentation of muscle weakness, areflexia, autonomic dysfunction, and cranial nerve involvement.
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Slowly progressive, distal motor neuropathy
Anti-GM1, anti-asialo-GM1, and anti-GD1b antibodies are found in patients with an acute presentation of muscle weakness, areflexia, autonomic dysfunction, and cranial nerve involvement.
