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Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA [34144]
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Test Code
GQ1BAB
Alias/See Also
34144
CPT Codes
83520
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
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday Night
Report available: 4 Days
Report available: 4 Days
Reference Range
<1:100 titer
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 29, 2021