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Ganglioside Antibodies Anti-GM1 Anti GQ1B
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Ganglioside Antibodies Anti-GM1 Anti GQ1B |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | GM1 GQ1B |
| Profile | N/A |
| Clinical Indication | Anti-ganglioside antibodies are associated with several immunologically mediated peripheral neuropathies e.g. anti-GM1 (IgM) with multifocal motor neuropathy, GQ1b (IgG) with the Miller-Fisher syndrome and GM1 (IgG) with the Guillain-Barre syndrome. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 4 weeks |
| Laboratory | Immunology Laboratory, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |






