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Test 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-IgM

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Test 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

NY State Approved

Yes