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

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

Test Code

38836
83520
38836
83520
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgM), EIA - For patients with motor neuron disorders and peripheral neuropathies.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

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)

≤1:1600 titer

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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)

≤1:1600 titer
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma

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
Plasma
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

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