Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody GADAB
| Method(s) | Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum, refrigerated. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma. Grossly hemolyzed specimens. |
| Schedule | Sun-Fri |
| Billing Code | 5011798 |
| CPTCode | 83516 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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0.0 - 5.0 IU/mL |
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