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Ganglioside Asialo-GM-1 Antibody (IgM), EIA
Test Code
38836
CPT Code(s)
83520
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Alternative Specimen(s)
1 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Serum
Room temperature: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Plasma
Room temperature: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Reject Criteria
Received room temperature
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Setup Schedule
Set up: 2 days a week ; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range(s)
Asialo-GM-1 Ab (IgM): < OR = 1:1600 titer
Clinical Significance
For patients with motor neuron disorders and peripheral neuropathies.
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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