Pancreatic Islet Cell Antibodies
Antibodies to Pancreatic islet cells (PIC) are detected using indirect immunofluorescence on pancreas tissue. They can be detected in up 86% of patients with new onset insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12774 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Present in up to 86% of patients with Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus at presentation. Increased prevalence in relatives of patients with IDDM. |
| Turn Around | 10 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range (Female) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range Notes | Positive/Negative |
| Units | - Not Defined - |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 10 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 10 days |
| Telepath | PIC1L |
| ICE Codes | IPIC |
