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General
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Clinical Use:
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Insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitis (IDDM) is a chronic autoimmune disease with both cellular and antibody responses directed against the insulin producing Beta cells found in the pancreatic islets.
This test and GAD replace the Islet Cell Autoantibody test. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a fortnight. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti-Islet Cell Antibody, Diabetes Autoantibodies, Diabetes Autoantibody Assay (IA2), IA2, IDDM Autoantibody, Tyrosine Phosphatase, |
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Code:
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IA2 |
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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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Refer to report or laboratory
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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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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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If request is for 'Diabetes Antibodies' please add BOTH GAD and IA2 tests. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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50uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 12-06-2025 10:08 |