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HelpTest Code LAB3236 Islet Cell Autoantibody Screen
Additional Codes
ISLET A SC
GAD65 + ICA512 Autoantibodies (GAD ICA)
Clinical System Name
Islet Cell Autoantibody Screen
Synonyms
Anti Islet Ab; Anti Islet Antibodies; Islet Cell Antibodies
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold/SST or Red
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate 0.5 - 2.0 mL serum in a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Cerner label in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate 0.5 - 2.0 mL serum and refrigerate. Transport the refrigerated sample to Seattle Children's Main Lab.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
|
| Refrigerated | 1 - 2 m | |
| Frozen | 1 - 2 y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Collected daily | 4 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Colorado
Barbara Davis Center
1775 Aurora Ct., M20-4201E
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone Number: (303) 724-6809
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86337
86341 (x3)
Methodology
Method: None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Normal | Elevated | |
| GAA | < 20 | > 25 |
| IA-2 | < 5 | > 7 |
| IAA | < 0.011 | > 0.013 |
| ZnT8 | <0.021 | > 0.030 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Complete Islet Autoantibody Screen |
| Reference Test Number: | GAA, IA-2, IAA, and ZnT8 |
| Instructions: | Ship on a cold pack overnight via FedEx M - Th (they do not accept Sat delivery). |
Description
This test includes: GAD65 Autoantibodies, ICA512 Autoantibodies, Insulin antibodies Quantitative, and ZNT8 Autoantibodies.