GAD65 ABY
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3498
Synonyms:
GAD65
GD65S
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Room Temperature - 72 hours
Refrigerated (Preferred)- 28 days
Frozen - 28 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Goss Hemolysis: Reject
Gros Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
86341 - GAD-65 Autoantibody (EAP 30021221)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
4-7 days
Method:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges