A Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Test screens for a type of autoimmune antibody that is normally associated with Diabetes. Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase is an enzyme with a role in nervous system function. Some autoimmune disorder causes the production of GAD autoantibodies which attack cells in the pancreas that does the job of insulin production.
$175.00
Test Code: 34878
Specimen Type: Blood
A Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Test screens for a type of autoimmune antibody that is normally associated with Diabetes. Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase is an enzyme with a role in nervous system function. Some autoimmune disorder causes the production of GAD autoantibodies which attack cells in the pancreas that does the job of insulin production.
Diabetes can be developed due to improper insulin production. A GAD antibody determines which type of diabetes a person is suffering from. In most cases, GAD antibody levels are increased in people with Type 1 Diabetes.
A GAD antibody test is usually recommended in the diagnosis of diabetes in diabetic persons so as to know the type of diabetes they have.
Results for GAD65 are typically returned within 4-7 business days. We take every precaution to ensure you receive your results on time.
A Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Test screens for a type of autoimmune antibody that is normally associated with Diabetes. Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase is an enzyme with a role in nervous system function. Some autoimmune disorder causes the production of GAD autoantibodies which attack cells in the pancreas that does the job of insulin production.
