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GAD Antibodies

Ordering information:

Use for GAD-65 and GAD-67 antibody testing (non-specific test)

Alternate names:
Anti-Gamma Amino Decarboxylase Antibodies, Gad Antibodies
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
GADE
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Indicative of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

80% of newly diagnosed Type I diabetics have a value > 5 units

Occasionally also used to investigate Stiff Man Syndrome.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Laboratory Use Only
Transport Instructions:

Transport to referral laboratory at 4 degrees

External Laboratory:
Royal Melbourne Hospital
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