Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD57091Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 90124
Sensory Neuropathy Antibody Panel (Ganglioside)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Gangliosides GD1b IgG is associated with acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy with associated cerebellar ataxia and ataxic presentations of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. GQ1b IgG may be associated with Miller‑Fisher Syndrome. GQ1b IgM antibody is associated with chronic sensory ataxic neuropathy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgG)
ProteinOther • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Ganglioside GD1b Antibody (IgM)
ProteinOther • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody (IgG)
ProteinOther • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Causes for Rejection
Received room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |