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HelpTest ID BLOD0127 Insulin Antibodies, Serum
Reporting Name
Insulin Abs, SUseful For
Predicting the future development of type 1 diabetes in asymptomatic children, adolescents, and young adults, when used in conjunction with family history, human leukocyte antigen-typing, and other autoantibodies, including glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65) and islet cell antigen 2 (IA-2) antibodies
Differential diagnosis of type 1 versus type 2 diabetes
Evaluating diabetics with insulin resistance in patients with established diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
Investigation of hypoglycemia in nondiabetic subjects
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
≤0.02 nmol/L
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Sunday, Wednesday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86337
Report Available
3 to 9 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)