GAD-65
Alternate Names
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibody; LC 143008
SoftLab Order Code
GADA
Epic Order Name
GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE (GAD-65), REF LAB LC 143008
Epic Order ID
LAB650
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No Gel) - Must separate serum from cells
RST (Orange Top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Black/Red (Speckled) Serum Tube
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.8 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Non-serum sample; grossly hemolyzed or grossly lipemic
Patient Preparation