Test ID: ZG078
Component(s): Z0228 Insulin Antibodies LOINC: 8072-1
CPT code: 86337
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Red or SST
Frequency: 7 – 12 days
Instructions: 0.5 mL Serum from Red or SST, Frozen. Min 0.2 mL.
Text: Prior to clinical onset, type 1 diabetes is characterized by circulating autoantibodies against a variety of islet cell antigens, including GAD, IA2 and insulin. These autoantibodies can be useful in the prediction, diagnosis, and management of patients with diabetes.
Methodology: Insulin-I125 binding capacity