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Anti-GAD Antibodies

Alternate names:

Anti-Gamma Amino Decarboxylase Antibodies, Gad Antibodies

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

GADE

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum 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

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Reference Interval:

Negative: < 5 U/mL, Positive: >= 5 U/mL

Laboratory Use Only

Transport Instructions:

Transport to referral laboratory at 4 degrees

External Laboratory:

Royal Melbourne Hospital

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