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Lung Hemorrhage and Nephritis Panel

Test Code
15971


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


Preferred Specimen
Red Top


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


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

Gross hemolysis



Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
See individual assays


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.