Adrenal Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer (4645X)

Message

This test is currently only available in Bedford CPRS. If you are a BHS provider and wish to see this test offered in BHS CPRS- please contact the BHS Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.

Test Code

ADRENAL ABS(Q)

CPT Codes
86255

Includes

If Adrenal Antibody Screen is positive, then Adrenal Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M.

Reference Range

Negative in normal individuals

Clinical Significance

Adrenal Antibody is detected in patients with autoimmune adrenal disease, e.g., Addison's disease.

Last Updated: September 6, 2014

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.