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Islet Cell Antibodies (anti-GAD, anti-IA-2, antiZnT8)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Special instructions
Time limit for add on= fresh sample required
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 56 days
Sent away
to Exeter Clinical Laboratory
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Immunology
Clinical Application
Present in up to 90% of newly diagnosed patients with type I diabetes but less than 1% in GCK, HNF4A MODY. Anti-GAD also associated with the stiff-person syndrome.
