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Immunology


Full details for "Ganglioside Antibodies ".  

Name

 Ganglioside Antibodies

Alternative name/Profile

 GANG, AWAY, GM1, GQ1b, GM-1, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, REFER

Department

 Immunology

Investigation

 ELISA

Specimen type

 Clotted blood

Sample type

 Serum

Sample container & volume

 5ml Red.

Frequency of analysis

 Samples referred weekly

Turnaround time

 Up to 8 weeks

Availability

 *** Please note this testing is available to SJH patients only ***

Notes
  • Anti-ganglioside antibodies are associated with several immunologically mediated peripheral neuropathies
  • Screen includes anti GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, GQ1b IgG and IgM antibodies
  • Samples for Ganglioside Antibody testing are referred to CSF and Neuroimmunology laboratory, UCL Hospital, QS Institute of Neurology, London
  • Specimen Reception/Enquiries 0044 20 34483812
  • E-mail: uclh.enquiry.nhnn-nicl@nhs.net

Related links

Reference range

Negative

Weak Positive

Positive

Last updated

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:07:25 IST


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