Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody details
What Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody shows
Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD-65) antibodies are autoantibodies that target an enzyme found in insulin-producing pancreatic cells (and, in smaller amounts, nerve cells). Their presence is one of the key markers used to help diagnose type 1 diabetes and distinguish it from type 2, since type 1 diabetes involves an autoimmune attack on these insulin-producing cells. GAD-65 antibodies are also used to help identify LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults), a slower-progressing form of autoimmune diabetes that can initially resemble type 2 diabetes in adults before eventually requiring insulin.
Tests that include Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody
This test measures GAD-65 antibodies, which are used to diagnose insulin dependent diabetes mellitus [Type I diabetes (autoimmune-mediated diabetes)]. The presence of GAD-65 antibodies can help assess the risk of developing of Type I diabetes, predict onset of Type I diabetes, and assess the risk of developing an related endocrine disorder.
- Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used to help diagnose type 1 diabetes and distinguish it from type 2.
This test measures GAD-65 antibodies, which are used to diagnose insulin dependent diabetes mellitus [Type I diabetes (autoimmune-mediated diabetes)]. The presence of GAD-65 antibodies can help assess the risk of developing of Type I diabetes, predict onset of Type I diabetes, and assess the risk of developing an related endocrine disorder.
- Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used to help diagnose type 1 diabetes and distinguish it from type 2.
The Diabetes Autoimmune Profile is used to identify patients at risk for developing type 1 diabetes.
- IA-2 Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used along with other markers to help diagnose type 1 diabetes.
- Insulin Autoantibody An autoantibody that targets insulin. Used along with other markers to help diagnose type 1 diabetes.
- Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used to help diagnose type 1 diabetes and distinguish it from type 2.
- Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used along with other markers to help diagnose type 1 diabetes.
The Diabetes Autoimmune Profile is used to identify patients at risk for developing type 1 diabetes.
- IA-2 Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used along with other markers to help diagnose type 1 diabetes.
- Insulin Autoantibody An autoantibody that targets insulin. Used along with other markers to help diagnose type 1 diabetes.
- Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase-65 Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used to help diagnose type 1 diabetes and distinguish it from type 2.
- Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody An autoantibody that attacks insulin-producing cells. Used along with other markers to help diagnose type 1 diabetes.
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