ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0070211: Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody

Test Mnemonic: GAD AB
Methodology: Immunoradiometric Assay

Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported: 1-4 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.2 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum, frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months

Reference Interval:
0.00-1.45 U/mL

CPT Code(s):
83519

 

 

 
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