Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
ISLET ANTIGEN 2 (IA-2) ANTIBODY - (S)
Test Code: IA2
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.
Collection Devices:
Serum: 1.5 mL
Specimen Required:


Serum: 2.0 mL

Stability 28 days refrigerated or frozen
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
≤ 0.02 nmol/L
Availability:
Within 2 Weeks
Orderable by physicians specializing in endocrinology -authorized physicians only.
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)