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Ganglioside Antibodies

Ordering information:

Can refer to: Anti GD1b Antibodies, AntiGQ1b anti bodies or AntiGM1 Antibodies: For these, please see individual handbook entries.

Unless further specified, if Anti-Ganglioside Ab are requested, Anti GM1 will be performed.

If multiple antibodies requested, referral lab(s) will be dependant on most efficient splitting of samples.

Alternate names:
Ganglioside Ab, GD1a Ab, GM1 Ab, GT1 ab
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
AGM1
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Fortnightly
Reference Interval:

Negative/Positive

Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

NOTE: If GT1 or GD1a requested, code as IMISC. If GD1b, GQ1, of GM1 Ab requested, code as specific entries.

 

Transport Instructions:

Spin, separate and Freeze

Transport frozen

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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