| Ordering Recommendation: |
Not recommended in routine evaluation or management of diabetes mellitus (DM). Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody (GAD) (2001771) and IA-2 Antibody (insulinoma antigen 2) (0050202) recommended for initial screening of suspected cases of type 1 DM.
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| Methodology: |
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
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| Performed: |
Tue, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
2-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube or plain red.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
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