Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
GAD65C

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Synonyms

Anti-GAD
GAD (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase) Antibody
GAD65
ICAB
Islet Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody
Stiffman Syndrome
GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF
GAD CSF

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Immunoprecipitation Assay

Test Usage

Assessing susceptibility to autoimmune (type 1) diabetes mellitus and related endocrine disorders. Distinguishing between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Confirming diagnosis of stiff-man syndrome and related autoimmune encephalomyelopathies.

Reference Range

< or = 0.02 nmol/L

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect spinal fluid; refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1.5 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
1 mL CSF

Billing Information

CPT Code
86341
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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