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HelpOrderable Name EZNT8 Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
EPIC Order Code: LAB5512
Useful For
Clinical distinction of type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus
Identification of individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes (including high-risk relatives of patients with diabetes, and those with gestational diabetes)
Prediction of future need for insulin treatment in adult-onset diabetic patients
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<15.0 U/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysCPT Code Information
86341