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Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody

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This test is currently only available in Bedford CPRS. If you are a BHS provider and wish to see this test offered in BHS CPRS- please contact the BHS Laboratory.


Test Code
ZINC TRANSPORTER 8 AB(O)


CPT Codes
86341

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icterus • Specimens other than serum


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed, Sat; Report available: 6-7 days


Reference Range
<15 U/mL


Clinical Significance
Patient population is primarily children and adolescents to confirm a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.



Last Updated: October 7, 2016


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.