Sensory Neuropathy Antibody Panel (Ganglioside)
Order Code
SNEURG
Test Summary
Gangliosides GD1b IgG is associated with acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy with associated cerebellar ataxia and ataxic presentations of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. GQ1b IgG may be associated with Miller-Fisher Syndrome. GQ1b IgM antibody is associated with chronic sensory ataxic neuropathy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 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: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Order Code
SNEURG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5727
Includes
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgG), EIA; Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgM), EIA; Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA
CPT Code
- 83520 (x3)
Billing Code
- 670476
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
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
| GD1b Ab (IgG) | <1:100 Titer |
| GD1b Ab (IgM) | ≤1:800 Titer |
| GQ1b Ab (IgG) | <1:100 Titer |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday evening; Report available: 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 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: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| GD1b Ab (IgG) | <1:100 Titer |
| GD1b Ab (IgM) | ≤1:800 Titer |
| GQ1b Ab (IgG) | <1:100 Titer |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday evening; Report available: 2 days