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Test ID:
GQ1BABQST
Ganglioside GQ1B Antibodies (IgG), Serum
Test Overview
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.
Method
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Result Included
Ganglioside GQ1B Antibodies (IgG)
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
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 | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 14 days | 21 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
14 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Ganglioside GQ1B AntibodiesRatio<1:100
Interpretetive Guidelines:
<1:100 Not Detected
≥1:100 Antibody Detected
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-09-08