Islet Antigen 2 (IA-2) Ab, Serum IA2

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Islet Antigen 2 (IA-2) Ab, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Islet Antigen (IA-2) Antibody, Serum

Clinical Info

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)
 

Specimen Type

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information:

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time	Special Container
Serum	Refrigerated (preferred)	28 days
	Frozen	28 days
	Ambient	72 hours

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Days Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT

86341

PDM

1759066

Result Interpretation

?0.02 nmol/L
Reference values apply to all ages.

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