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Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibodies, CSF

Test ID: GADAB CSF

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Anti-GAD65; Anti GAD; AGAD; Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibodies

Method

ELISA

Platform

Euroimmun Analyzer I

Report Includes

Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibodies

Specimens

CSF

Clinical Utility

GAD65 antibodies are associated with systemic autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis and pernicious anemia. At high levels, they may be associated with neurological autoimmunity.

Test Version

25-Jul-2024

Specimen

Specimens

CSF

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Additional Stability Information

Freezing and thawing may lead to a loss of activity

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present

Test Version

25-Jul-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ELISA

Platform

Euroimmun Analyzer I

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Anti-GAD65 IU/mL
  • ≤ 5

Test Version

25-Jul-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
GADAB CSF 63487Anti-GAD65 Elisa,CSF IU/mL

Test Version

25-Jul-2024