Motor Neuropathy Complete Antibody Panel

Motor Neuropathy Complete Antibody Panel

Test Code

90137
82784 (x3), 83520 (x6), 86334, 86335 
90137
82784 (x3), 83520 (x6), 86334, 86335 
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.

Clinical Significance

Motor Neuropathy Complete Antibody Panel - The panel includes ganglioside antibodies associated with motor neuropathies. Many of the anti-ganglioside antibodies associated with chronic immune neuropathies are monoclonal IgM antibodies. An evaluation for monoclonal gammopathy should be performed in this setting.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Immunofixation, Serum
    Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum
    Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA
    Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG), EIA
    Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgM), EIA
    Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgG), EIA
    Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgM), EIA
    Immunofixation (IFE), Urine

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunotyping • Immunofixation • Immunoturbidometry • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Immunofixation, Serum
Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum
Ganglioside GM-1 Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA
Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgG), EIA
Ganglioside GD1a Antibody (IgM), EIA
Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgG), EIA
Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgM), EIA
Immunofixation (IFE), Urine
Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunotyping • Immunofixation • Immunoturbidometry • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL serum and 25 mL random urine (no preservative)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Serum and 24-hour urine (no preservative)

Minimum Volume

2 mL serum • 10 mL random urine

Transport Container

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serum: Transport tube
Urine: Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Serum
    Room temperature: 24 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

    Urine
    Room temperature: 5 days
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma • Serum received room temperature

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL serum and 25 mL random urine (no preservative)
Serum and 24-hour urine (no preservative)
2 mL serum • 10 mL random urine
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serum: Transport tube
Urine: Plastic urine container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Serum
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Urine
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma • Serum 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.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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