Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody, CSF

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Ordering Recommendation

Aids in diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, limbic encephalitis, and other autoimmune neurologic disorders. May be used in monitoring treatment response in individuals who are antibody positive. For analysis in serum, refer to Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody (2001771).

Mnemonic

GAD AB CSF

Methodology

Semi-quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Sun-Fri

Reported

1-3 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen

Unacceptable Conditions

Fluid other than CSF. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months

Reference Interval

0.0-5.0 IU/mL

Interpretive Data

A value greater than 5.0 IU/mL is considered positive for glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody (GAD AB CSF).

This assay is intended for the semi-quantitative determination of the GAD Ab in human CSF. Results should be interpreted within the context of clinical symptoms.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86341

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002789 Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody CSF 42501-7
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Aliases

  • 64K Antibody
  • Anti-GAD Antibodies
  • Anti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Ab
  • Beta Cell Antibody
  • Beta-Cell Autoantibody to GAD 65
  • GAD Antibody
  • GAD CSF
  • GAD Spinal Fluid
  • GAD-65
  • GAD65
  • GAD65 Antibody Assay
  • Glutamate Decarboxylase Antibodies
  • Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase CSF
  • Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Spinal Fluid
  • Pancreatic Islet Cell Ab
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody, CSF