Ganglioside antibodies

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

GANG

Synonyms

Glycolipid antibodies
GM1
GQ1b

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Test Code

11003

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Please note serum is the only acceptable sample for this test.
CSF will not be tested as there are no reference ranges or controls available

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

1 mL serum - required Store in fridge

Non-Funded Test Cost

$403.03 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

8352

Additional Costing Information

Sent to Neuroimmunology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. UK.
Price: Dependent on referral lab and conversion to $NZ.

Contact Information

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