Laboratory Services

Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody, Serum

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Test Description	Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody, Serum
Test ID	EZNT8
General Information	USEFUL FOR 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, and those with gestational diabetes) Prediction of future need for insulin treatment in adult-onset diabetic patients HIGHLIGHTS ZnT8 antibody distinguishes type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. ZnT8 antibody identifies relatives of diabetic patients at most risk for developing diabetes. ZnT8 antibody predicts the future need for insulin treatment in adult-onset diabetic patients. ZnT8 antibody predicts the future development of diabetes mellitus in women with gestational diabetes."
Container Type	Red Top
Specimen Type	Serum
Specimen Requirements	2 mL
Alternate Specimen Type	Serum Gel (SST)
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Minimum Sample Volume	1mL
Stability	Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days Frozen 28 days Ambient 72 hours
Methodology	Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Estimated TAT	3 to 7 Days
Testing Schedule	Tuesday, Thursday
Test Includes	ZnT8 Ab, S
CPT Code(s)	86341
Reference Range	<15.0 U/mL
Performing Lab	Mayo
LOINC Code(s)	76651-9