IA-2 Antibody
| Label Mnemonic: | IA2 |
| Epic code: | LAB3399 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.35 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.35 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma. Specimens submitted in frozen Serum Separator Tubes (SST). Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Testing Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Turn Around
Time:
2-10 days upon receipt in reference laboratory
Reference Range:
0.0-7.4 Units/mL
Interpretive Data:
A value greater than or equal to 7.5 Units/mL is considered positive for IA-2 autoantibody.
This assay is intended for the quantitative determination of autoantibodies to Islet Antigen-2 (IA-2) in human serum. Results should be interpreted within the context of clinical symptoms.
This assay is intended for the quantitative determination of autoantibodies to Islet Antigen-2 (IA-2) in human serum. Results should be interpreted within the context of clinical symptoms.
Methodology:
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
CPT Code:
86341
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery