IA-2 Antibody details
What IA-2 Antibody shows
IA-2 (insulinoma-associated antigen 2) antibodies are autoantibodies that target a protein found in insulin-producing pancreatic cells. Along with GAD-65 antibodies and others, IA-2 antibodies are used as part of a panel to help diagnose type 1 diabetes and distinguish it from type 2, since their presence reflects an autoimmune process attacking the pancreas. Testing multiple autoantibodies together (rather than just one) improves the overall accuracy of identifying autoimmune diabetes.
Tests that include IA-2 Antibody
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by lymphocytic cell infiltration of the beta-cells of pancreatic islets. Measurement of IA-2, GAD-65, ICA-512, and Insulin Antibody is a highly sensitive means to assess risk and predict onset of Type I diabetes.
- IA-2 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.
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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