91210:GANGLIOSIDE MONOSIALIC ACID (GM1) AUTOANTIBODIES

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91210:GANGLIOSIDE MONOSIALIC ACID (GM1) AUTOANTIBODIES
Alias Names: GM1
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Edit Date: 10/29/2010
Performed: Tuesday, Friday
Released: 1-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code: 83520-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Centrifuge and separate serum into a plastic vial.
Stability: 48 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: GM1 autoantibodies can be found in 55-80 % of patients with immune-mediated motor neuron syndromes, including multifocal motor neuropathies and lower motor neuron syndromes and less frequently in sensorimotor syndromes.

Reference Range:
<25%

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