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Lung Hemorrhage and Nephritis Panel

Test Code
15971


CPT Codes
83520, 86021 (x2)

Includes
Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody (IgG), Proteinase-3 Antibody, Myeloperoxidase Antibody (MPO)


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody (IgG)
<1.0 AI No antibody detected
≥1.0 AI Antibody detected

Proteinase-3 Antibody
<1.0 AI No antibody detected
≥1.0 AI Antibody detected

Myeloperoxidase Antibody
<1.0 AI No antibody detected
≥1.0 AI Antibody detected


Clinical Significance
To help with diagnosis of Goodpasture's Syndrome or vascular diseases such as crescentic glomerulonephritis, Wegener's granulomatosis, or microscopic polyarteritis.




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.