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GANGLIOSIDE GQ1B ANTIBODY (IGG), EIA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2382    Geisinger Epic ID:  35845

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL serum from either plain red-top or serum separator tube (SST).


Patient preparation: 

Fasting specimen is required. 



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 21 days


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Accompanies report.


CPT code(s):  83520
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 34144, GQ1B


Review Date:  12/03/2024

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