Anti-GAD Antibodies (CSF) Test | Austin Pathology

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Anti-GAD Antibodies (CSF)

Alternate Names	Anti-Gamma Amino Decarboxylase Antibodies, Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase, Anti GAD
Test Code	CGADAB
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	CSF
Container Type	Sterile CSF Tube
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	CSF Anti-GAD Antibodies results must be interpreted with a paired serum Anti-GAD antibodies result. Please collect both CSF and serum for interpretation. Anti-GAD Antibodies are only performed on CSF if serum Anti-GAD Antibodies are detected.
Collection Instructions	CSF samples should be sent to the laboratory immediately. Ensure all caps are screwed on correctly to avoid leakage.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.

Container ID	CSF4, CSF1, CSF2, CSF3, CR, CRS, CB, CBS
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg laboratory at 4°C. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in the 4°C Sendout tub. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions and Heidelberg Sendaways Department CSF must be sent with serum sample for (GADAB).
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions CSF samples should be handled urgently. Where there are multiple tubes from a lumbar puncture: Tube 3 is for Microbiology and 1, 2 for Biochemistry, Cytology, etc. (If tube 3 is not available for Microbiology, send tube 2) If tap is traumatic (blood-stained), 1 and 3 go to Microbiology for cell counts. If insufficient tubes are received for the tests requested, please contact the Medical Microbiologist or Registrar (03 9496 5964)
External Laboratory	Endocrinology, Pathology, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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