Also known as: ICA; PICA
Pancreatic Islet cell antibodies (ICA) are present in 90% of patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) at presentation. ICA can also be used in family studies for IDDM prediction.
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
14 days
Laboratory method
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reference range/units
Negative or Positive. Positives are reported in the context of JDF Units 5-80.
Associated tests
Not applicable
Sample stability
6 weeks at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
