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Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) Antibody
Also known as: Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) antibody, Serum
Overview
Zinc Transporter 8 is a protein highly specific to pancreatic ß cells and is vital for insulin biosynthesis and secretion. ZnT8 antibody is one of the most reliable biomarkers of type 1 DM in both children and adults. ZnT8 along with other autoantibodies (GAD-65, ICA, IA-2, IAA) tend to appear years before actual onset of diabetes 1. Presence of multiple auto antibodies has a very high predictive value.
Written By - Dr. Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) antibody, Serum Price
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The Zinc Transporter 8 (ZnT8) antibody, Serum Price in Rajkot is ₹ 3,300 .
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The test measures the Zinc Transporter 8 antibody levels in the serum sample.
- This test is useful to establish autoimmune etiology in type 1 diabetes mellitus.
- It can also help to identify individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes
- Children with symptoms or at risk for developing Type 1 diabetes
- Those with family history of Type 1 diabetes
- Patients with diagnosed type 1 diabetes to detect for autoantibodies
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes to decide the further course of treatment.
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
No special precautions.
High levels of ZnT8 autoantibody (> or =10 AU/mL) is supportive of:
• Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
• High risk for future development of diabetes
• A current or future need for insulin therapy in patients with diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes test
- Diabetes antibody test
- Zinc antibody test
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