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Unit Code 84221:
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Assay, Spinal Fluid

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Useful For

Possible use in evaluating patients with stiff-man syndrome,

autoimmune cerebellitis and other acquired central nervous system

disorders affecting gabaminergic neurotransmission. Clinical utility

remains to be determined.

Method Name

Immunoprecipitation Assay

Reporting Name

GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF

Ordering Mnemonic

GAD65C

Aliases

65K Antibody

Anti-GAD Antibodies

Anti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Ab

Anti-Islet Cell Antibody

Beta Cell Antibody

Key