Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD38472Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG), EIA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody IgG can serve as an aid in the diagnosis of acute ataxia neuropathy with ophthalmoplegia, including Miller‑Fisher syndrome.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Biomarkers
Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG)
ProteinIgG antibody • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 14254-7
Result Turnaround Time
3-8 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Container
Red‑top tube (no additive) or plain red‑top; serum gel tube acceptable
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage Instructions
Send refrigerated (ambient acceptable up to 7 days; refrigerated up to 14 days; frozen up to 21 days)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |