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Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgG), EIA

Order Code: GNGGM1

Test Summary

Elevated antibody levels to ganglioside-monosialic acid (GM1) and the neutral glycolipid, asialo-GM1 are associated with motor or sensorimotor neuropathies, particularly multifocal motor neuropathy.

Aliases

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: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Received room temperature

Order Code

GNGGM1

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3950

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

83520

Billing Code

671002

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Wednesday; Report available: 2 days