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Test ID:
GLYCS S
Glycine Receptor Alpha 1 IgG (LCBA), Serum
Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune stiff-person spectrum disorders (stiff-person syndrome, stiff-limb, stiff trunk or progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus [PERM]) using serum specimens.
Method
Live Cell-based Assay (CBA)
Result Included
Glycine Receptor Alpha 1 IgG
Aliases/Synonyms
Glycine; Glyr; alpha 1 subunit; GlyRa; GLRA1
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 72 hours | 28 days | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Icterus | Gross |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
14 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Glycine Alpha1 LCBA, SNegative
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLYCS S | Glycine Alpha1 LCBA, S | 64799 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-03-23