Zinc Transporter 8 Antibody
Test Mnemonic
ZNT8AB
CPT Codes
- 86341 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- ZnT8
- ZnT8 antibodies
- ZnT8A
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 3 months |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 5 days |
Days Performed
Wed
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi Quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
Special Info
Plasma, grossly hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test is useful to establish autoimmumne etiology in previously diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). Do not use to differentiate type 1 DM from type 2 DM, for most cases. If pursuing antibody testing to determine autoimmune DM, perform at least two antibody tests. In most cases, use glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody in combination with another antibody test.