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

Additional Information

https://www.testmenu.com/nebraska/Tests/TechnicalBulletin/152

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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