ANCA VASCULITIS PANEL

Test Code

ANCAV

CPT Codes
83516 x2

Includes

Myeloperoxidase antibody (MPO)
Serine Protease antibody (PR3)

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested. Frozen serum will also be accepted.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolyzed or lipemic samples

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt M-F. Samples received on Friday will be reported on Monday.

Reference Range

<1.0 AI

Clinical Significance

Useful in the diagnosis of SLE (systemic Lupus), rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG), polyarteritis nodosa, and associated disorders.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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.