Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Autoantibodies
Order Name
ANTI GAD
Test Number: 5592950
Revision Date 02/27/2023
Test Number: 5592950
Revision Date 02/27/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Autoantibodies
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | 56540-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.4 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Avoid hemolysis. Special Instructions: This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 4 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 143008 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 143008 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86341 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |