Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code
GD1BG


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed nights; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range
<1:100 titer


Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody IgG is associated with acute sensory ataxia neuropathy variant of the Guillain-Barre syndrome.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.