ANTI IA-2 INSULINOMA ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN Test
Test Name: ANTI IA-2 INSULINOMA ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN Test
Components: Enzyme Immunoassay
Price: 1170.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery: SampleFri by 9 am; Report Next day
Test Type: Diabetes
Doctor: Diabetologist, Physician
Test Department: DNA Labs UAE
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required
Test Details
The Anti IA-2 (Insulinoma Associated Antigen) test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies against the IA-2 protein in the body. IA-2 is an antigen found on the surface of beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin.
The test is primarily used in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and to differentiate it from type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas, leading to a deficiency of insulin.
By measuring the levels of anti-IA-2 antibodies in the blood, the test can help determine if an individual has an autoimmune response against their own beta cells. Elevated levels of anti-IA-2 antibodies are often seen in individuals with type 1 diabetes, while they are typically absent in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
The Anti IA-2 test can be used in combination with other tests, such as the Anti-GAD (glutamic acid decarboxylase) test, to provide a more accurate diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. It is important to note that this test is not used for routine screening or monitoring of diabetes, but rather for diagnostic purposes in individuals suspected of having type 1 diabetes.
Test Name | ANTI IA-2 INSULINOMA ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN Test |
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Components | |
Price | 1170.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
Report Delivery | SampleFri by 9 am; Report Next day |
Method | Enzyme Immunoassay |
Test type | Diabetes |
Doctor | Diabetologist, Physician |
Test Department: | |
Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
Test Details |
The Anti IA-2 (Insulinoma Associated Antigen) test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies against the IA-2 protein in the body. IA-2 is an antigen found on the surface of beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for producing insulin. The test is primarily used in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and to differentiate it from type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas, leading to a deficiency of insulin. By measuring the levels of anti-IA-2 antibodies in the blood, the test can help determine if an individual has an autoimmune response against their own beta cells. Elevated levels of anti-IA-2 antibodies are often seen in individuals with type 1 diabetes, while they are typically absent in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The Anti IA-2 test can be used in combination with other tests, such as the Anti-GAD (glutamic acid decarboxylase) test, to provide a more accurate diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. It is important to note that this test is not used for routine screening or monitoring of diabetes, but rather for diagnostic purposes in individuals suspected of having type 1 diabetes. |