Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for IA2 Antibodies
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
5th October 2026	Preferred Specimen Type	Serum	Blood
	Optional Specimen Type	Plasma

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

IA2 A

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

Additional Notes:

IA2 Antibodies Reference Interval

Negative <10 U/mL

Positive >10 U/mL