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Anti–Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibodies

Order Code
500611
CPT
86341
Test Details
Synonyms

GAD65 Antibodies, Anti-GAD Antibodies

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to glutamic acid decarboxylase. Associated with type 1 diabetes and autoimmune neurological diseases.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send Serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimen for each test requested.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
500611
CPT
86341
Test Details
Synonyms

GAD65 Antibodies, Anti-GAD Antibodies

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to glutamic acid decarboxylase. Associated with type 1 diabetes and autoimmune neurological diseases.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send Serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimen for each test requested.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days