Zinc transporter 8 antibody

Referred to Clinical Chemistry, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW
 

Alternative names, keywords

ZnT8 antibodies, anti ZnT8

Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

Associated with type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes mellitus.

Test information

Tested alongside GAD antibody and IA-2 antibody.

Reference range

Age related positive cut-off:
   <30yrs: ≥ 65 U/mL
   ≥30yrs: ≥ 10 U/mL

Reference range based on 97.5th centile of 1650 non-diabetic subjects.

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes a target reporting time of 2 weeks, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Immunology (Referrals)