GAD65AB
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3498
Synonyms:
GAD65
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should not be administered isotopes within 24 hours prior to collection.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Room Temperature - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Freeze/Thaw Cycle - Stable x 3
Unacceptable Condition:
Grossly hemolyzed or grossly lipemic samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86341 - GAD-65 Autoantibody (EAP 30021221)
Method:
Enzyme linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges