SGPG Antibody, IgM
Test Mnemonic
SGPG
CPT Codes
- 83516 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
31666-1
Aliases
- Sulfate-3-Glucuronyl Paragloboside Antibody, IgM
- SGPG
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 2 days |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
| SGPG Antibody, IgM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| < 1.00 IV |
Special Info
Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate ASAP.
Clinical Info
The majority of SGPG IgM positive sera will show reactivity against MAG. Patients that are SGPG IgM positive and MAG negative may have multi-focal motor neuropathy with conduction block.