Ganglioside IgG Antibody, Serum near me in Ernakulam

Ganglioside IgG antibodies are autoantibodies that target gangliosides, which are complex molecules found in the cell membrane of neurons. Ganglioside IgG Antibody, Serum test detects IgG antibodies against 7 gangliosides, namely GM1, GM2, GM3, GD1a, GD1b, GT1b, and GQ1b. The antibodies can help diagnose multifocal neuropathy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Miller-Fisher syndrome & sensory neuropathy. The test is done for patients who are likely to suffer from autoimmune central nervous system disorders. The Ganglioside IgG Antibody, Serum test is a medical test that is done for a variety of reasons, including diagnosis of autoimmune neuropathies such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN), which are associated with the presence of specific ganglioside antibodies; differentiation of neuropathy subtypes such as motor neuropathy or sensory neuropathy; monitoring treatment progress for autoimmune neuropathies. In some cases, the test may be used to evaluate other neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, although it is not a primary diagnostic tool for these conditions.

The Ganglioside IgG Antibody, Serum test may be ordered when a person has symptoms suggestive of a possible neurological condition, such as numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the arms, legs, hands, or feet; muscle weakness or loss of muscle tone; difficulty walking or maintaining balance; reduced reflexes; autonomic dysfunction, such as changes in blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, or bowel and bladder control, and pain in the affected areas.