| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
L143
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody(GAD)
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) |
| Performed: | Sun-Fri |
| Reported: | 4-5 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Avoid hemolysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature Causes for Rejection: Nonserum sample; grossly hemolyzed or lipemic sample Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing LaboratoryLabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America |
| CPT Code(s): | 83516 |