Determination of antibodies to insulin. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
Insulin antibodies are a marker of autoimmune damage to beta cells, which belong to the pancreas and synthesize insulin. They are found in almost 40% of people with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. They can be observed at the prediabetes stage, symptomatic manifestations of type 1 diabetes.
Procedure
Preparation
The procedure is carried out on an empty stomach. You cannot smoke half an hour before the procedure.
Procedure for determining insulin antibodies
The procedure involves taking a blood sample from a vein. After venipuncture, the blood is collected in an empty test tube or in a test tube with a separating gel.
The area where the venipuncture was performed is pressed with a cotton swab until the bleeding stops. If a hematoma forms, the specialist prescribes the use of warming compresses.
Indications
The technique is indicated in the case of:
- Examination of a patient with signs of hyperglycemia: intense thirst, increased appetite, increased volume of daily urine, significant weight loss, decreased vision, sensitivity of the skin of the extremities, the formation of non-healing ulcers of the shins and feet.
- Examination of a patient with a hereditary burdened history of diabetes mellitus.
Decoding the analysis
Reference values: from 0 to 10 U/ml.
Positive result:
- diabetes mellitus Type 1;
- Hirata disease;
- autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome.
Negative result:
- normal;
- if there are symptoms of hyperglycemia, the diagnosis of "type 2 diabetes" is more likely.
Prices and clinics
The service is provided by an endocrinologist in private and public clinics. You can find out the cost, read reviews about specialists on the medical portal .
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