Islet Cell Antibodies

Test Identifier Information
Registration Code	ISL
Method	Indirect Immunofluorescence
External Price	$63.45(Exclusive of GST)

Specimen Collection
Pre-Testing Requirements	None
Patient Specimen	5 mL clotted blood.
Paediatric Specimen	1 mL clotted blood
Sample Delivery to Lab	Room temperature

Instructions for Referral to CHLabs
Aliquot Instructions	200 uL serum - minimum. 1 mL serum - preferred. Store in fridge.
Aliquot Transport to CHL	Room temperature

CHLabs Laboratory
Department	Biochemistry - Immunology
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Contact Phone Number	(03) 364 0414 \| x80414
Test Availability	Batched.
Turnaround Time	4 weeks
Reference Interval	0 JDF units = negative 5-10 JDF units = borderline >10 JDF units = positive
Interpretation	Islet Cell Antibodies The presence of Islet cell antibodies (ICA) is used to predict the onset of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in first degree relatives of IDDM patients, and to differentiate the disease from non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Other clinical indications for ICA testing include predicting the conversion of gestational diabetes to IDDM, predicting IDDM in patients with other autoimmune endocrinopathies and monitoring immunosuppressive treatment and the immune response following the transplantation of either islet cells or whole pancreas into diabetic patients. The absence of ICA may also help in the clinical interpretation of atypical forms of IDDM.
Additional Information	There may be a delay in the reporting of positive samples as these are further tested (titred) to give a semiquantitative result.
Delphic Number Test Number	6849