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Test Code ANCA Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies

Important Note

Useful in the diagnosis of vasculitis.  Includes:

Proteinase 3 Antibody (PR3S)

Myeloperoxidase Antibody (MPO)

Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody (GBM)

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
ANCA

 

Methodology

Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred Specimen-Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate specimens-Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Container/Tube: Lavendar-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Container/Tube: Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate, Freeze if >48 hrs.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Wednesday and Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83516 (HH Bill Code 022423499) PR3S (if appropriate)

83516 (HH Bill Code 022423500) MPO (if appropriate)

83516 (HH Bill Code 022423501) GBM (if appropriate)

 

Reference Values

See individual tests.