Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA

Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA

Test Code

37093
83520 (x2)
37093
83520 (x2)
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Clinical Significance

Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA - Ganglioside GM-1 Antibody IgG is associated with the Guillain-Barre syndrome, particularly the acute motor axonal neuropathy variant. Antibody IgM is associated with chronic multifocal motor neuropathy.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

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.

Reference Range(s)

GM-1 Antibody (IgG) <1:800 titer
GM-1 Antibody (IgM) <1:800 titer

IgG, IgM Antibodies to Ganglioside GM1
Normal <1:800
Moderately elevated 1:800-1:3200
Highly elevated ≥1:6400

Alternative Name(s)

GM-1 Antibody

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)
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.

Reference Range(s)

GM-1 Antibody (IgG) <1:800 titer
GM-1 Antibody (IgM) <1:800 titer

IgG, IgM Antibodies to Ganglioside GM1
Normal <1:800
Moderately elevated 1:800-1:3200
Highly elevated ≥1:6400

Alternative Name(s)

GM-1 Antibody
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.2 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Received room temperature
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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