Anti-GAD Abs

Pathology category

Immunology

Code

GAD

Referral code

RHH

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Test information

GAD can help to differentiate Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults from Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes and for risk prediction in immediate family members for Type 1.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

SST, Plain or Lithium Heparin

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

Sent Away to a second Referral Lab. May take a further 2-3 weeks

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

up to 4 weeks

Referral lab

Immunology Russells Hall Hospital