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HelpTest ID FGAGM Ganglioside (Asialo-GM1, GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, and GQ1b) Antibodies
Specimen Required
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reporting Name
Ganglioside Antibodies, IgG-IgMSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
|
29 IV or less |
Negative |
|
30-50 IV |
Equivocal |
|
51-100 IV |
Positive |
|
101 IV or greater |
Strong Positive |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.CPT Code Information
83516 x 6