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GQ1b Antibody Test #160
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Acute neuropathy with facial paralysis, areflexia, opthalmoplegia, ataxia
Disease(s) tested for: Miller-Fisher syndrome
Test Details
Test Code: 160
Informed Consent Required: No
Medicare ABN Required: No
Special Notes: Due to the acute nature of this syndrome, please provide a FAX number for the expedited delivery of test results.
Technical Information
Utility: Detection of anti-GQ1b antibodies
Methodology: ELISA
Reference Value: Titer <100
CPT Code(s): 83520(1)
Patents: N/A
Shipping Considerations
Preferred Specimen Requirements
Minimum Volume: 2ml
Collection Tube: Red top
Minimum Volume: 10ml
Collection Tube: red top
Storage Conditions: Refrigerate if not shipped same day. Serum stable up to three days. Ship whole blood immediately.
Shipping Conditions: Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day.
Test Turnaround: 7-14 days
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