Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Anti GM1 Ganglioside Antibody | |
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Test NameAnti GM1 Ganglioside Antibody (Disialo GD1b, Monosialoganglioside GM1 (IgM) Ab) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Red Top Minimum Testing Volume = 2 ml serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in red top tube without gel separator. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection. Avoid gel-separator tubes. Submit two 1 mL aliquots. Store and send frozen Rejection Criteria: Plasma, gel-separator, Gross hemolysis, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Anti GM1 Ganglioside Antibody is stable refrigerated for 20 Days and frozen at -20°C or colder for 90days. Thaw samples only once. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)20 Days |
Test UtilizationRoutine > 20 Days |
Reference ValueNegative: < 30% Grey Zone: 30 - 50% Positive: >50 - 100% Strong Positive: >100 |
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Test CodeGM1AB |
MethodologyELISA |
Testing LocationReferred Out – ON, Canada (ROICL02) |
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