IA-2 Antibody
Test Code
37933
86341
Clinical Significance
IA-2 Antibody - Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by lymphocytic cell infiltration of the beta-cells of pancreatic islets. Measurement of IA-2, GAD-65, ICA-512, and Insulin Antibody is a highly sensitive means to assess risk and predict onset of Type I diabetes.
Test Details
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Range(s)
<5.4 U/mL
Alternative Name(s)
Islet Cell Antigen 512 Antibodies,Tyrosine Phosphatase,Insulinoma-associated Protein 2,ICA 512 Antibody
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic