IA2
IA-2 Autoantibodies
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3496
Synonyms:
ICA 512
Islet Antigen 2
Islet Cell Antibody
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate serum from cells and transfer the serum to an aliquot tube within one hour of collection. Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until testing.
To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen samples for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Stability after separation from cells:
Frozen - 107 days
Refrigerated - 3 days
Room temperature - 3 days
CPT Codes:
86341 - IA-2 Autoantibodies (EAP 30021218)
Method:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)