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IA-2 Antibody
Test CodeIA2AB
Alias/See Also
37933
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: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Morning Report available: 4 Days after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add three (3) days for transport.
Reference Range
<5.4 U/mL
Clinical Significance
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by lymphocytic cell infiltration of the beta-cells of pancreatic islets. Measurement of IA-2, GAD-65, ICA-512, and Insulin Antibody is a highly sensitive means to assess risk and predict onset of Type I diabetes.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: August 30, 2023