| Category: |
Endocrinology and Infertility |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 223 |
| Disease: | Type 1 Diabetes (IDDM) |
| Methodology: | Indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA , Sequence Specific Primers |
| Reference Range: | See individual tests. |
| Note: | For Antibody Testing: Collect 2-5 mL of blood in a red top or serum separator tube. |
| CPT Code: | See individual tests. |
| Schedule / Turnaround Time: | See individual tests for scheduling and turnaround time. |
| Specimen Requirements: |
Specimen must be kept in ambient temperature and should not be refrigerated or frozen. |
| Sample Stability: |
Sample is stable at ambient temperature during shipment. Sample is stable at ambient temperature and should be analyzed within 76 hours. |
| Relevance: |
See individual tests. New York State Clients: EDTA specimens should be analyzed within 48 hours of collection. Collect 5-10mL of uncoagulated whole blood in EDTA (purple top tubes) or in ACD (yellow top tubes). |