Ganglioside Antibodies
Test Mnemonic
GANGAB
CPT Codes
- 83516 - QTY (6)
Aliases
- GM1 Ganglioside
Includes
- Asialo-GM1 IgG/IgM
- GM1 IgG/IgM
- GM2 IgG/IgM
- GD1a IgG/IgM
- GD1b IgG/IgM
- GQ1b IgG/IgM
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL | Separate serum from cells ASAP. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Special Info
Separate serum from cells ASAP.
Clinical Info
Ganglioside antibodies are associated with diverse peripheral neuropathies.