Description
A diabetes autoantibody panel is a blood test that checks for antibodies that can indicate type 1 diabetes or the risk of developing it.
The test looks for antibodies that attack the cells that produce insulin, including:
Gad65 Antibody
Islet Antigen 2 AB
Zinc Transporter 8 AB
Insulin AB
What it can show
- High levels of these antibodies can indicate type 1 diabetes or the risk of developing it. The antibodies can appear years before symptoms begin.
How it can help
- This test can help determine if a person has type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, which doesn't produce these antibodies.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 10% of all diabetes cases. Symptoms include frequent urination, thirst, weight loss, and poor wound healing.
Fasting not required.
