Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Asialoganglioside
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight Fasting is preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen:21 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.6 mL Serum
Included Tests
Gangliosidase GM1 IgG, GM1 IgM, GD1a IgG, GD1a IgM, GD1b IgG, GD1b IgM, GQ1b IgG, Asiolo GM1 IgG, and Asiolo GM1 IgM
CPT Codes
83520 (x9)
Revised
05-21-17
Initials
SL
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