Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Ab

Test Code
162388


Alias/See Also
ANCA


CPT Codes
86256x003

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.5mL


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; icterus; lipemia; bacterial contamination


Methodology
Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift




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