REF MISC
Ganglioside Ab Panel
Synonyms:
Ganglioside Antibody Panel
Anti GM1
GM1
GQ1b Antibody IgG
GD1b
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended to
occur prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous
immunoglobulin treatment.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
- Room temperature - 72 hours
- Refrigerated - 28 days
Frozen - 28 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus.
CPT Codes:
83516 x 5
Method:
ELISA
Test Includes:
GQ1b IgG, IgG Monos GM1, IgM Monos GM1, IgG Disialo GD1b, IgM Disialo GD1b
Notes:
This test does not include testing for ganglioside GD1a autoantibodies.