L873
| Test CODE | NAME |
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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. *
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| CPT Code(s): | 83516 MPO; 83516 PR-3; 86255 ANCA; if reflexed, add 86256 ANCA titer |
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