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Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgM), EIA [38964X]
Test Code38964
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
A fasting sample is required.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
<1:800 titer
Clinical Significance
Ganglioside GD1a antibody IgM is associated with the presence of multifocal motor neuropathy, sometimes in association with IgM monoclonal gammopathy. Antibody testing can aid in the diagnosis of multifocal motor neuropathy or predominantly motor neuropathy.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
