L873

Test CODE NAME

L873

Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Profile

Methodology: ANCA: indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA); MPO and PR3: enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 6-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 1.5 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature.
Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient/Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 14 days
At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks.
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
CPT Code(s): 83516 MPO; 83516 PR-3; 86255 ANCA; if reflexed, add 86256 ANCA titer
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