Blue Horizon Medicals Diabetes & blood sugar

Islet Cell Antibodies

This test is commonly used to help distinguish between autoimmune type 1 diabetes from diabetes due to other causes.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Islet cell antibodies

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Autoimmunity

  • Islet cell antibodies

About this test

This test is commonly used to help distinguish between autoimmune type 1 diabetes from diabetes due to other causes. 6 things to need to know about diabetes 6 things you need to know about diabetes With diabetes on the rise in the UK, it's estimated that the number of people living with the disease will reach 5 million by 2025. The cases of type 2 diabetes, which is linked to diet and lifestyle, are increasing particularly fast, making it one of the most common health conditions across the world. With the condition becoming ever more prevalent, and its close links to preventable factors, it's important to understand the risks and the signs to look out for.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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