Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgG), EIA
Order Code:
GANGGD
Test Summary
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody IgG is associated with acute sensory ataxia neuropathy variant of the Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Order Code
GANGGD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3949
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83520
Billing Code
- 670999
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
<1:100 titer
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday evening; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
<1:100 titer
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday evening; Report available: 4 days