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GAD65 Neurological Syndrome Antibody Test
Test Code92414
Alias/See Also
LAB01171
CPT Codes
86341
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection.
Note: Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Note: Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 4 months
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 4 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Turbid • Bacterial contamination
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon, wed, fri
Report Available
7-10 days
Reference Range
Technical Results
| Negative | <1:600 |
| Borderline | 1:600-1:1200 |
| Positive | >1:1200 |
Clinical Significance
Anti-GAD65 antibody is found in patients with Stiff-Person syndrome, subacute cerebellar ataxia, or encephalitis.
Performing Laboratory
| Athena Diagnostics, Inc. |
| 200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor |
| Marlborough, MA 01752-3023 |