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.