Ovarian Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer, IFA

Test Code
10328


CPT Codes
86255

Includes
If Ovarian Antibody Screen is positive, then Ovarian Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Container
Tranport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


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


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


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
Anti-Ovary AntibodyNegative
   Anti-Ovary Ab Titer<1:5


Clinical Significance
Ovarian Antibody is found in patients with premature ovarian failure, Addison's disease, and polyendocrinopathy syndromes.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.