Anti-Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF) autoantibodies

Test Code
LABNNXXX


Alias/See Also
GMCSE
GMCSF
GMCSFA
GM-CSF ELISA
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP)
Anti-cytokine autoantibodies to GM-CSF


CPT Codes
83516; 86353, 88184, 88185

Includes
ELISA followed by confirmation by flow cytometry.


Preferred Specimen
Collect 5mL SST (1 mL Serum)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain Red top (serum only)


Transport Container
Send specimen to lab as soon as possible after collection. For shipped samples, send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container frozen on dry ice.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
2-8°C for 48 hours, >1 month frozen at -20°C or below


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted or hemolyzed samples, plasma; Refrigerated, Room Temp


Methodology
ELISA followed by confirmation by flow cytometry.

Report Available

16 days




Performing Laboratory
Performed by:
National Jewish Health
Advanced Diagnostics Laboratories
1400 Jackson Street, Room M103 Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 800-550-6227
njlabs.org
Medical Director:  Claire M. Coeshott, PhD


Additional Information
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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.