Islet tyrosine phosphatase 2 Antibodies

Test/Investigation

Islet tyrosine phosphatase 2 Antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

IA2

Indications

Can be used in combination to predict the onset of IDDM in relatives of confirmed IDDM patients.

Comments/Precautions

Sent to Bristol Endocrinology only. Referred outside of EPA.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks