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Test Catalog
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GALOP™ Antibody Test |
#261 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Peripheral Neuropathy |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy, often with gait ataxia |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Gait associated late onset polyneuropathy |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
261 |
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| Profiles that contain this test: |
SensoriMotor Neuropathy Profile-Complete, Sensory Neuropathy Profile-xp
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| Informed Consent Required: |
No |
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| Special Notes: |
N/A |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detection of serum IgM binding to GALOP antigen |
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| Methodology: |
ELISA |
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| Reference Value: |
Titers<10,000 |
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| Patents: |
6,121,004 |
| CPT Coding |
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The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
Please direct any questions regarding coding to
the payer being billed.
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| Stacked CPT Code(s): |
83520(2) |
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| CPT 2013: |
83520(2) |
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form. |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
| Minimum Volume: |
2ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Red top |
| Minimum Volume: |
10ml |
| Collection Tube: |
red top |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate if not shipped same day. Serum stable up to three days. Ship whole blood immediately. |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
7-10 days |
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