Laboratory: Clinical Immunology
Test Name:
ANTI-GAD 65 (NEUROLOGICAL) - (S) (CSF)
Test Code: MITO
Clinical Information:
Restricted to Neurologists or via prior approval.
Complete the pre-approval form by clicking on the following link:
http://clients.intelex.com/DSManitobav5/dcDocumentRetrieveExt.asp?sAuth=5e452e805fc5ade05fbae9ab88f227850bb762a71e3575a51efd1362c4724f16&fromDcPublic=1&DocumentID=9467

Order Anti-GAD 65 on the Mitogen Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory Requisition
 
Possible use in evaluating patients with stiff-man syndrome, autoimmune cerebellitis and other acquired central nervous system disorders affecting gabaminergic neurotransmission.
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Serum: 2.0 mL


Cerebrospinal Fluid: 1.5 mL
Referral:

Ship frozen
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Negative
Availability:
Within 2 Weeks
Restricted to Neurologists or prior arrangement only
See Also:
More Information:
Forward sample to Immunology Laboratory, MS5, HSC for referral to Mitogen Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory