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Ganglioside GQ1B Antibodies (IgG), Serum

Test ID: GQ1BABQST

Test

Method

EIA

Report Includes

Ganglioside GQ1B Antibodies (IgG)

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody IgG can serve as an aid in the diagnosis of acute ataxia neuropathy with ophthalomoplegia or with the Miller-Fisher syndrome.

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

8-Sep-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold.

Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 21 days

Test Version

8-Sep-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

EIA

Turnaround Time

14 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Ganglioside GQ1B Antibodies Ratio
  • <1:100
  • Interpretetive Guidelines:
  • <1:100 Not Detected
  • ≥1:100 Antibody Detected

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

8-Sep-2023

Interface / Setup

Test Version

8-Sep-2023