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Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Freeze immediately after separation and send frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: Minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 107 days |
| Ambient | 72 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
7 to 14 daysMethod Name
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
IA-2 AutoantibodiesPerforming Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologySecondary ID
75936CPT Code Information
86341
Reference Values
Negative: <7.5 U/mL
Positive: ≥ 7.5 U/mL