Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms
Anti-GM Antibodies; Asialo-GM1 Antibodies, IgG/IgM; Asialo-GM1, GD1b, GQ1b IgG and IgM; Ganglioside Antibodies; Ganglioside Abs IgG and IgM; GM1, GM2, GD1B IgG/IgM
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Room temp specimens; Plasma; CSF; Other body fluids; Contaminated; Heat-inactivated; Hemolyzed; Severly icteric; Lipemic
Test Volume Required
0.3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells asap. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
83516 (x6)