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IA-2 Antibodies, Serum

Test ID: IA2QST

Test

Method

ELISA

Report Includes

IA-2 Antibodies

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by lymphocytic cell infiltration of the beta-cells of pancreatic islets. Measurement of IA-2, GAD-65, ICA-512, and Insulin Antibody is a highly sensitive means to assess risk and predict onset of Type I diabetes.

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold.

Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ELISA

Turnaround Time

9 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
IA-2 Antibodies U/mL
  • <5.4

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019