| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
ISLET ANTIGEN 2 (IA-2) ANTIBODY - (S)
Test Code:
IA2
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This test is used for the clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may also be used to identify individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes or to predict future need for insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes.
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Serum: 1.5 mL
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Stability 28 days refrigerated or frozen |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
≤ 0.02 nmol/L
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
Orderable by physicians specializing in endocrinology -authorized physicians only.
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Store and ship specimens frozen in a plastic vial to HSC Clinical Chemistry - MS5.
Specimen is referred to Mayo Medical Laboratories for analysis. Test ID: IA2 (86341) |