Laboratory Services
Islet Antigen 2 (IA-2) Antibody, Serum
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| Test Description |
Islet Antigen 2 (IA-2) Antibody, Serum
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| Synonym(s) |
Anti-IA2 Antibodies, ICA-512, Islet Cell Antibody |
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| Test ID |
IA2
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| General Information |
Clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus, Identification of individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes), Prediction of future need for insulin treatment in adult-onset diabetic patients |
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| Container Type |
Red Top |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1.5 mL |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
SST |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days, |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gross hemolysis, Gross Lipemia, Gross icterus |
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| Methodology |
Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
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| Estimated TAT |
3 to 9 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday through Friday |
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| Retention |
28 days |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86341 |
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| Reference Range |
< or =0.02 nmol/L Reference values apply to all ages. |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
Mayo |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
81155-4 |
