ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0070211: Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody |
| Test Mnemonic: GAD AB | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Immunoradiometric Assay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-4 days *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum, frozen. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> 0.00-1.45 U/mL *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83519 |