Islet Antigen-2 (IA-2) Autoantibody, Serum
| Abbrev Code: | IA2AAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8138 | Order Name: | Islet Antigen-2 (IA-2) Autoantibody, Serum |
| Synonyms: | Insulinoma Associated 2 Antibody; IA2 Antibody; IA 2 Antibody; Islet Cell Antibody | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86341 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 2-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.9 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma specimens, hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.35 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 24 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 2 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3001499 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0.0-7.4 Units/mL.
A value ≥7.5 Units/mL is considered positive for IA-2 autoantibody. |
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