Intrinsic Factor Abs (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000260


Alias/See Also
LAB857: Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody | LABCORP EAP: 010413


CPT Codes
86340x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Instructions
Gel-barrier tube, no thrombin additive. Separate serum from cells. Avoid hemolysis. Send complete specimen in the original tube. Do not pour off.


Transport Temperature
Special Instructions This test screens for open spina bifida. This test does not screen for Down syndrome or trisomy 18. The following information must be provided: gestational age, date on which the patient was the stated gestation age, how gestational age was determined (LMP, EDD, US), patient’s weight, patient’s date of birth, patient’s race (white, black, other), and insulin-dependent diabetic status. Also indicate relevant patient history, such as prior neural tube defects, ultrasound anomalies, or previous maternal serum screening during this pregnancy. Complete information is necessary to interpret the test. Patient information may be provided to the laboratory using the Maternal Prenatal Screening request form (0900). Specimens must be collected before amniocentesis. Open spina bifida screening is offered for gestational ages 15.0 to 23.9 weeks. The optimal gestational age for open spinabifida screening is 16.0 to 18.9 weeks. Specimen Serum Volume 3 mL Container Gel-barrier tube, no thrombin additive Collection Separate serum from cells. Avoid hemolysis. Send complete specimen in the original tube. Do not pour off.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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