Pancreatic islet cell antibodies

This is a test for an antibody (immunoglobulin) in the serum. 

 

Clinical indications:

Antibodies to Pancreatic islet cells are detected using indirect immunofluorescence on pancreas tissue. They can be detected in up 86% of patients with new onset insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).

 

Specimen type: 

Blood

 

Sample type: 

Serum

 

Turnaround time: 

3 weeks

 

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