GANGLIOSIDE GD1a ANTIBODY IgG Test
Cost: AED 1420.0
Test Name: GANGLIOSIDE GD1a ANTIBODY IgG Test
Components: Ganglioside GD1a antibodies
Price: AED 1420.0
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks
Method: Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Type: Disorders of Nervous System
Doctor: Neurologist
Test Department: OS
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Test Details
The GANGLIOSIDE GD1a ANTIBODY IgG test is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of IgG antibodies against ganglioside GD1a in the blood. Gangliosides are a type of glycosphingolipid found on the surface of nerve cells.
Antibodies against ganglioside GD1a are associated with certain autoimmune disorders, such as Guillain-Barr syndrome and Miller Fisher syndrome. The test involves taking a blood sample from the patient and analyzing it in the laboratory. The presence of IgG antibodies against ganglioside GD1a is determined using techniques such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunoblotting.
The test is typically ordered when a healthcare provider suspects an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nerves, such as Guillain-Barr syndrome or Miller Fisher syndrome. Symptoms of these disorders may include muscle weakness, numbness or tingling in the extremities, difficulty walking, and problems with coordination.
The results of the test can help confirm the diagnosis of these disorders and guide appropriate treatment. However, it is important to note that a positive result does not necessarily mean that a person has the disorder, as antibodies against ganglioside GD1a can also be found in healthy individuals. Therefore, the test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests.
| Test Name | GANGLIOSIDE GD1a ANTIBODY IgG Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1420.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigeratedor frozen. Overnight fasting preferred.Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2??3 weeks |
| Method | Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Test type | Disorders of Nervous System |
| Doctor | Neurologist |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Test Details | The GANGLIOSIDE GD1a ANTIBODY IgG test is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of IgG antibodies against ganglioside GD1a in the blood. Gangliosides are a type of glycosphingolipid found on the surface of nerve cells. Antibodies against ganglioside GD1a are associated with certain autoimmune disorders, such as Guillain-Barr syndrome and Miller Fisher syndrome. The test involves taking a blood sample from the patient and analyzing it in the laboratory. The presence of IgG antibodies against ganglioside GD1a is determined using techniques such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunoblotting. The test is typically ordered when a healthcare provider suspects an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nerves, such as Guillain-Barr syndrome or Miller Fisher syndrome. Symptoms of these disorders may include muscle weakness, numbness or tingling in the extremities, difficulty walking, and problems with coordination. The results of the test can help confirm the diagnosis of these disorders and guide appropriate treatment. However, it is important to note that a positive result does not necessarily mean that a person has the disorder, as antibodies against ganglioside GD1a can also be found in healthy individuals. Therefore, the test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests. |
