Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Insulin Antibody
Alias or Abbreviation:Insulin abs
Intro:
Indication:Predictor for type 1 diabetes. Insulin resistance.
Further information:
Please refer to GAD for further information about the diabetes antibodies testing pathway.
Insulin antibodies may be seen in autoimmune polyendocrinopathies, in association with other organ-specific autoimmune conditions or following administration of thiol-containing drugs.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:2mL
Expected Turnaround Time:21 Working days
Test Code:INSA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:0 – 5 mg/L
Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology and Protein Reference unit, Sheffield
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
Posting Address / Requirements:1st class post/ Trust transport
Lead Contact Details:Clinical queries email:
rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
