GAD-65 Autoantibody

Test Code
143008


Alias/See Also
Anti-GAD; GAD(65); GADAb


CPT Codes
83519

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.4


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
FREEZE


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen other than serum; recently administered radioisotopes; lipemic or grossly hemolyzed serum


Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1st shift




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.