Islet Cell Antibodies Blood Test

Islet autoantibodies can usually show up in your blood before and close to a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. However, these antibodies are typically absent with type 2 diabetes.

Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 5 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

Islet cell antibodies

Test specifications

Provider: Medichecks
Sample type: blood
Collection method: in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 5 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Autoimmunity

Islet cell antibodies

About this test

Islet autoantibodies can usually show up in your blood before and close to a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. However, these antibodies are typically absent with type 2 diabetes. If you have recently received a diabetes diagnosis, our blood test can help you tell the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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