Insulin antibodies
| Category | Immunology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Insulin antibodies can be a cause of resistance to insulin and are highly specific. |
| Clinical Indications |
Differential diagnosis of type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults) |
| Reference range | Negative |
| Sample & container required | RST (rust top) |
| Sample volume | 5-10 mL (1 mL serum) |
| Turnaround time | 28 days |
| Notes | Not currently performed in house; this test is referred to the Protein Reference Unit in Sheffield. |