Islet Cell Antibody, IgG
Order Name
ISLET AB
Test Number: 3805675
Revision Date 12/09/2022
Test Number: 3805675
Revision Date 12/09/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Islet Cell Antibody, IgG
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 13927-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | Islet cell antibodies (ICAs) are associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune endocrine disorder. These antibodies may be present in individuals years before the onset of clinical symptoms. To calculate Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF) units: multiply the titer x 5 (1:8 8 x 5 = 40 JDF Units). Cross References: Anti-Islet Cell Antibody, IgG (Islet Cell Antibody, IgG), CICA (cytoplasmic Islet cell antibody) Islet cell antibody sera will react with the cytoplasm (Isl, ICA (Islet Cell Antibody, IgG) |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 160721 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86341 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |