82658-6
LaboratoryGlutamate decarboxylase Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence
Definition
This assay detects both the 65kD and 67kD isoforms of glutamate decarboxylase but does not distinguish between the two.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Glutamate decarboxylase Ab
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IF
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
GAD Ab CSF Ql IF
Display Name
Glutamate decarboxylase Ab IF Ql (CSF)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82658-6?
LOINC code 82658-6 identifies "Glutamate decarboxylase Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence". This assay detects both the 65kD and 67kD isoforms of glutamate decarboxylase but does not distinguish between the two.
What does 82658-6 measure?
This code measures Glutamate decarboxylase Ab in CSF. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.