Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG), EIA

Test Code

38916

CPT Code(s)

83520

Test Code

38916

CPT Code(s)

83520

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Clinical Significance

Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG), EIA - Ganglioside GD1a antibody IgG is associated with acute motor axonal neuropathy, sometimes followed by Campylobacter jejuni infections. Ganglioside GD1a antibody IgG can aid in the diagnosis of acute motor axonal neuropathy variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnite 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)

<1:100 titer

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Overnite fasting is preferred

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

<1:100 titer

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 Days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

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: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 Days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

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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