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Reporting Name
GAD-65 AutoantibodyPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL
Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Type
SerumDay(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysReference Values
0.0-5.0 units/mL
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code Information
86341
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGADA | GAD-65 Autoantibody | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGADA | GAD-65 Autoantibody | 56540-8 |