IA2 Antibodies (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ABTP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7018

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Ambient

Registration

When "diabetic antibodies" are requested, register for BOTH IA2 and GAD antibodies. TRNZ code registers the sample for both test - IA2 & GAD antibodies ABTP registers IA2 antibodies

Laboratory

LabPlus Autoimmune Serology

Sample Stability

to be added by section

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Diabetic IA2 antibodies
Diabetes antibodies
Anti-IA2 antibodies
IA2

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Last updated: 15/07/2026