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General Information
Alias: GAD
Performed: Varies
Turn Around Time: 3-4 days
CPT Codes: 86341
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Patient should stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample. High dose biotin consumption can cause test interference.
Clinical Utility: This test is intended for the semiquantitative determination of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody in human serum; it is useful as an aid in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (autoimmune mediated diabetes).
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Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) Autoantibody
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE AUTOANTIBODY |
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) |
|
Pediatric and Adult |
0.0−5.0 |
|
units/mL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
|
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|
Room Temperature |
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