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HelpTest ID BLOD0127 Insulin Autoantibodies (IAA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient preparation: No radioactive isotopes should be administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 24 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Freeze immediately after separation and send frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL Note: This volume does not permit repeat analysis.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | |
Reject Due To
| Thawing** | Cold Ok; Warm Reject |
| Radioactive isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
9 to 16 daysMethod Name
Insulin-I125 binding capacity
Reporting Name
Insulin AntibodiesPerforming Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologySecondary ID
75935CPT Code Information
86337
Reference Values
Negative: <5.0 uU/mL
Positive: ≥ 5.0 uU/mL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Sanford Laboratories - Enterprise Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 28874 | Insulin Antibodies |