Patent ID: 6121004
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A01K,C07K,G01N,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of diagnosing a gait disorder and neuropathy in an individual, comprising the steps of:a) mixing SP neural antigen with at least one test sample selected from the group consisting of the individual's serum, the individual's serum IgM antibodies, and the individual's serum IgG antibodies, andb) determining the titer of serum antibodies comprising serum IgM antibodies or serum IgG antibodies in the test sample that bind to SP neural antigen,wherein a titer of serum antibodies comprising serum IgM antibodies or serum IgG antibodies to SP neural antigen of at least 1:10,000 is indicative of a gait disorder and neuropathy.