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GT1b Antibodies, IgM
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Immunology at x 31712. Test restricted to Neurology service. | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | MOLT | ||||||
| Performed by | WUNL | ||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||
| Method | EIA | ||||||
| Container type | Gold top | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 6 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 3 mL serum | ||||||
| Processing notes | Send by overnight mail at room temperature. Include completed insurance form for Medicare patients, who should be billed by UCSF only for handling and shipping. Send to: Washington University Dept. of Neurology Neuromuscular Clinical Laboratory, Box 8111 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 Attn: Alan Pestronk, M.D. 314-362-6981 |
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| Turn around times | 1-4 weeks | ||||||
| Additional information | These antibodies may be found in demyelinating neuropathies. | ||||||
| Last Updated | 6/16/2008 3:03:11 PM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 457 |
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