ZnT8 Antibodies (Zinc Transporter 8 Autoantibodies)

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Turnaround Time: 6 - 10 days
CPT Code:

86341

Test Type: 0.5 mL Serum (preferred) or plasma (heparin)
Stability Time:

Freeze. Stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days. Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x6

Reference Range:

ZnT8 age >/= 30 yrs Positive: >/= 10 U/mL.
ZnT8 age <30 yrs Positive: >/= 65 U/mL.

Overview:

Detects zinc transporter 8 autoantibodies (ZnT8), an autoimmune diabetes marker that is instrumental in the diagnosis of new-onset type 1 diabetes.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.

Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Freeze. Stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days. Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x6