- GAD
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) Antibody
Specimen:
Test Code
GAD
Specimen Name
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) Antibody
Collect
SST-Serum
Submit
1 mL (Min. 0.5 mL) serum, Frozen
Special Handling
Separate from cells ASAP. If possible, Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube and freeze. Specimen can be refrigerated for up to one week.
Rejection Criteria
Plasma. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Semi-quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Performed Sunday through Friday
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
- 86341
Components
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Additional Information
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Common Lab Definitions
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