Test Code MISC6ATHENA261 GALOP™ Autoantibody Test
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
261
Collection Requirements
Only collect on Monday through Thursday.
Refer To
Athena DiagnosticsPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection.
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Titers <10,000
Methodology
ELISA
Reported
8-11 days
CPT Codes
-83520 x2
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen specimen.
Additional Information
Detection of serum IgM antibodies binding to GALOP antigen.
Typical Presentation: Symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy, often with gait ataxia.