Islet Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody, IgG
| Abbrev Code: | ISAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3573 | Order Name: | Islet Cell Antibody IgG |
| Synonyms: | Pancreatic Islet Cell Antibody | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86341 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-3 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test uses a manufacturer labeled Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) as the reagent providing the specificity of the assay. The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma; grossly hemolyzed or lipemic |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50138 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 1:4 titer (no antibody detected) Islet cell antibodies (ICAs) are associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune endocrine disorder. These antibodies may be present in individuals years before the onset of clinical symptoms. |
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