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Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody

Specimen:

Collect

  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Red Top

Submit

  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered

Rejection Criteria

  • Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
  • Plasma

Stability

Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Reported

2-5 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 86341

Components

  • 91331 - GAD ANTIBODY
Last Updated: December 10, 2024 @ 10:13 am

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