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GM1 Ganglioside IgM Antibodies, Serum

Test ID: GM1AB

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Ganglioside Monosialic Acid Antibodies; Anti-GM1 Antibodies; GM-1 Antibodies; Asialo GM1 Antibodies

Method

ELISA

Report Includes

GM1 Ganglioside Antibodies

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

Clinical Utility

Anti-GM1 results are an aid to diagnosis only and should not be the sole criteria determining diagnosis or treatment course. Evaluate the test result with consideration of clinical presentation, patient history, and other laboratory tests.

Test Version

17-Jul-2025

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold.

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Additional Stability Information

Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Gross
Lipemia Gross
Specimen Microbial contamination

Test Version

17-Jul-2025

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ELISA

Turnaround Time

20 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
GM1 Ganglioside Antibodies Ratio (%)
  • Negative: ≤29
  • Borderline Positive: 30 - 50
  • Positive: 51 - 100
  • Strong Positive: >100
Borderline positive results should be recollected and tested.

Test Version

17-Jul-2025

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
GM1AB 28710Anti GM1 Ganglioside Ratio%

Test Version

17-Jul-2025