Zinc Transporter 8 Ab ZINCTRANS
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Zinc Transporter 8 AB |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Zinc Transporter 8 Ab |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Detects zinc transporter 8 autoantibodies (ZnT8), an autoimmune diabetes marker that is instrumental in the diagnosis of new-onset type 1 diabetes |
Specimen Type |
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Specimen Volume |
0.5 mL serum (0.2 mL min) |
Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube or Red Top Tube |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
7 Days Room Temperature |
Methodology |
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratories |
LabCorp Burlington |
CPT |
86341 |
PDM |
1559858 |
Result Interpretation
0.0-15.0 Kronus Units/mL
A value greater than 15.0 Kronus Units/mL is considered positive for ZnT8 antibody. Kronus Units are arbitrary. Kronus Units=U/mL |
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Forms |
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