Glycine; Glyr; alpha 1 subunit; GlyRa; GLRA1
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Glycine Receptor Alpha 1 IgG (LCBA), Serum
Test ID: GLYCS S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Live Cell-Binding Assay (LCBA)
Report Includes
Glycine Receptor Alpha 1 IgG
Specimens
Serum
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.
Test Location
Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA
Test Version
23-Mar-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Preferred
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
|---|---|
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Icterus | Gross |
Test Version
23-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Live Cell-Binding Assay (LCBA)
Turnaround Time
14 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycine Alpha1 LCBA, S |
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Test Location
Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA
Test Version
23-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GLYCS S | 64799Glycine Alpha1 LCBA, S |
Test Version
23-Mar-2023