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HelpTest Code FGAGM Ganglioside (Asialo-GM1, GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, and GQ1b) Antibodies
Reporting Name
Ganglioside Antibodies, IgG-IgMSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. As soon as possible, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Contaminated specimens | Reject |
| Spinal fluid or other body fluids | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative: ≤29 IV
Equivocal: 30-50 IV
Positive: 51-100
Strong Positive: ≥101 IV
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
83516 x 6
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay