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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).
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
0.0-5.0 IU/mL
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
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)
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Hotline History
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CPT Codes
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