Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for GAD Antibodies
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd November 2020	Laboratory	Haematology	Clinical Biochemistry

GAD Antibodies

Alternative Names:

Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibodies

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

GAD

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Please note if NEUROLOGISTS require GAD please order antineuronal Abs (NEUR) sendaway as it is completed as part of the neuronal line blot. This goes to St Vincents and allows for CSF and serum.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

Additional Notes:

Reference Range: Negative < 5 U/mL

Positive > 5 U/mL