Islet cell antibodies

Test/Investigation

Islet cell antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

N/A

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

PICA. ICA, Pancreatic islet cell antibodies

Indications

Present in 90% of patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) at presentation. ICA can also be used in family studies for IDDM prediction.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH