The Islet Antibodies test is a blood test used to detect autoimmune antibodies targeting pancreatic islet cells, helping in the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.
The Islet Antibodies test is a diagnostic blood test that detects autoantibodies directed against the insulin-producing islet cells of the pancreas. These antibodies are commonly associated with autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
This test is primarily used in the diagnosis and evaluation of Type 1 diabetes mellitus, where the immune system attacks and damages insulin-producing cells, leading to insulin deficiency.
The purpose of the Islet Antibodies Test is to