Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibodies

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

GAD

Synonyms

GAD antibodies

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

7533

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Normal: Less than 10 U/mL
Positive: Greater than or equal to 10 U/mL

Test Method

ELISA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$72.31 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

7533

Additional Costing Information

SERUM is the only acceptable sample - the kit manufacturer has specified plasma should NOT be used
Batched at least monthly

Contact Information

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