Insulin Antibodies

General

Synonym/Acronym:

Islet cell antibody, glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody.

Rationale

To assist in the prediction, diagnosis, and management of type 1 diabetes as well as insulin resistance and insulin allergy.

Patient Preparation

There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings

(Method: Radioimmunoassay) Less than 0.4 Units/mL.

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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