Pancreatic Islet Cell Antibodies

Pathology category

Immunology

Code

ISAB

Referral code

RHH

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Test information

Have a prevalence of 75% in IDDM at diagnosis and antibody levels will decrease and eventually disappear with the duration of the disease.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

SST, Plain or Lithium Heparin

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

Twice weekly

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

up to 7 days

Referral lab

Immunology Russells Hall Hospital