Ganglioside Antibody Panel 6

Ganglioside Antibody Panel 6

Test Code

90131
83520 (x6)
90131
83520 (x6)
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Clinical Significance

Ganglioside Antibody Panel 6 - The presence of antibodies to the gangliosides GM1, Asialo-GM1, and GD1a has been associated with motor neuropathies. High titers of antibody to GM1 are most typical of multifocal motor neuropathy; however, antibodies to other gangliosides are often present. In most cases, anti-ganglioside antibodies are IgM class. IgG antibodies have been reported less often, generally associated with acute conditions. Many reports have found increased anti-asialo-GM1 antibody titers in patients with multifocal motor neuropathy, lower motor neuron disease, or motor neuropathy with or without multifocal block, ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA
  • Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG, IgM), EIA
  • Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgG, IgM), EIA

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA
Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG, IgM), EIA
Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgG, IgM), EIA
Overnight fasting is preferred

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 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
2 mL serum
1 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Received room temperature
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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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