CPT/HCPCS
86431
Order Code
CH466
Turnaround Time
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Transport Tube
Preferred Specimens
1 mL Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Specimens other than serum
Test Details
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Significance
Patient population is primarily children and adolescents to confirm a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
Reference Ranges
<15 U/mL
