Inflam Bowel Panel IBD 16503X

Test Code
IBD


Alias/See Also
IBD


CPT Codes
86021 X3; 86671 X 2

Includes
ANCA screen reflex titers; Myeloperoxidase Antibody, Proteinase 3 antibody; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibody


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
2


Instructions
Draw two SST and send serum refrigerated.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
R


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric • Lipemic


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3-5 days


Reference Range
ANCA Screen Negative
  P-ANCA Titer <1:20
  C-ANCA Titer <1:20
  Atypical P-ANCA Titer <1:20

Myeloperoxidase Antibody
<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

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ab (IgG)
≤20.0 U Negative
20.1-29.9 U Equivocal
≥30.0 U Positive

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ab (IgA)
≤20.0 U Negative
20.1-24.9 U Equivocal
≥25.0 U Positive


Clinical Significance
This panel is useful in the diagnosis of  Inflammatory Bowel diseases and can help to distinguish patients with ulcerative colitis from those with Crohn's Disease.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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.