Ganglioside Monosialic Acid Antibodies; Anti-GM1 Antibodies; GM-1 Antibodies; Asialo GM1 Antibodies
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GM1 Ganglioside IgM Antibodies, Serum
Test ID: GM1AB
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
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 Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
25-Jul-2024
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 |
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| Frozen | 30 days |
Additional Stability Information
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
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| Lipemia | Gross |
| Specimen | Microbial contamination |
Test Version
25-Jul-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ELISA
Turnaround Time
20 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| GM1 Ganglioside Antibodies | Ratio (%) |
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Borderline positive results should be recollected and tested.
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Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
25-Jul-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GM1AB | 28710Anti GM1 Ganglioside | Ratio% |
Test Version
25-Jul-2024