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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Insulin Antibody, Serum
(Synonym: Anti-Insulin Antibodies, INSA) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | The Insulin Antibody test previously performed at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) was often mistakenly used for diagnosing type 1 diabetes (T1D). The method is intended for detecting antibodies against exogenous insulin in diabetic patients on insulin therapy. See ordering alert for a guide on best test selection. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Order the following test that best fits the patient’s medical history: For type 1 diabetes diagnosis, order Anti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) as the first-line serology test. For detecting antibodies to exogenous insulin that may cause reduced insulin activity, order Insulin, Free and Total (Referred Test). | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB649 | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | ||
