A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody, IgG : 1000374
Test CodeGBM or 1000374
Alias/See Also
Anti-GBM; Vasculitis
CPT Codes
83520
Instructions
Serum separator tube (gold top preferred) or a plain red top tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot serum (Min. 0.5 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Acceptable for longer periods
Methodology
Multiplex flow Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Useful in the evaluation of patients with rapid onset renal failure or pulmonary hemorrhage. The test is used as an aid in the diagnosis of Goodpasture syndrome.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion