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Test Name:
GALOP™ Antibody Test, #261
- SBMF No:
45153 - Performance Lab Name:
Athena Diagnostics - Test Mnemonic:
GALOP AB - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
As applied by Athena Diagnostics:
83520x2 - LOINC Code:
19146-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
261 - Also Known As:
Gait Associated Late Onset Polyneuropathy - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Red top (serum) tube - Alt Spec Type:
Whole blood - Alt Spec Container:
Red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
2.0 mL Serum, OR
10.0 mL Whole blood - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Do not use gel-barrier tubes for specimen collection
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
- Serum:
- – Clot 30 minutes
– Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
– Transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Whole Blood: Ship Immediately
- Spec Store Transport:
Room temperature, avoid freezing
Ship same day
Refrigerate if not shipped same day - Spec Stability:
Serum stable up to three days - Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) - Use:
Detection of serum IgM binding to GALOP antigen - Clinical Significance:
- Type of Disorder:
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Typical Presentation:
- Symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy, often with gait ataxia
- Disease(s) tested for:
- Gait associated late onset polyneuropathy
- Reference Range:
- GALOP™ Antibody Test
- Titers < 10,000
- Additional Test Info:
NOTE: SBMF does not provide insurance filing or patient billing services for tests referred to Athena Diagnostics. If you would like Athena Diagnostics to file insurance or bill the patient please submit an Athena Diagnostics Test Requisition with complete billing information along with the specimen(s). Refer to www.athenadiagnostics.com for Athena's billing policies and downloadable test requisitions. - Day Run:
Varies - Time Reported:
7-10 days - Test Type:
IMMUNOLOGY
