| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (SENDOUTS) |
| 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.
Ordering is available only for physicians approved to use the Specialized Endocrinology Requisition. See F10-50-45D Approved Physicians for Specialist Endocrinology Requisition
All other requests require test approval. Click here for the Approval for Test Referral Biochemistry for (F260-11-02). |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Referral: |
Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen.
Referred Out Location: Specimen referred from HSC-MS5 to: In-Common Laboratories (ICL) |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Reference Intervals: <5.4 U/mL
Method of Analysis: ELISA |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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