Islet Cell Antibody, IA-2

Test Code: TD_5799
CPT Code(s): 86341

$89

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

IA-2 antibody
ICA 512 antibody
ICA-512 AB
Islet cell antigen 512 AB

Test Includes

Islet Cell Antibody, IA-2

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia

Reference Range(s)

<7.5 U/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
2 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.