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General
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Clinical Use:
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Insulin autoantibodies may be useful in the investigation of hypoglycaemia.
If working up a new diabetic patient, suggest measure anti-GAD Ab and anti-IA2 Ab instead. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested fortnightly. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Insulin Antibody, Insulin Autoantibody, |
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Code:
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IAB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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< 0.4 kU/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to collection. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SSWPS-Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
(02) 9515 8279 |
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Last Updated : 23-11-2023 13:45 |