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Test ID FGAGM Ganglioside (Asialo-GM1, GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, and GQ1b) Antibodies

Method Name

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reporting Name

Ganglioside Antibodies, IgG-IgM

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Specimen 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

Reference Values

Negative: ≤29 IV

Equivocal: 30-50 IV

Positive: 51-100

Strong Positive: ≥101 IV

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

83516 x 6

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FGAGM Ganglioside Antibodies, IgG-IgM 82455-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z4245 Asialo-GM1 Antibodies, IgG-IgM 88723-2
Z4246 GM1 Antibodies, IgG-IgM 31500-2
Z4247 GM2 Antibodies, IgG-IgM 88731-5
Z4248 GD1a Antibodies, IgG-IgM 88724-0
Z4249 GD1b Antibodies, IgG-IgM 88730-7
Z4250 GQ1b Antibodies, IgG-IgM 88729-9

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Report Available

1 to 8 days

NY State Approved

Yes