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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
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Grossly Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Grossly Reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Grossly Reject |
| Other | Plasma, CSF, or other body fluids. Contaminated, heat-inactivated specimens |
Reference Values
|
29 IV or less |
Negative |
|
30-50 IV |
Equivocal |
|
51-100 IV |
Positive |
|
101 IV or greater |
Strong Positive |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest 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.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 |
Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay