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Test Code ANCA Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies with Reflex to Titer

Useful For

Aids in the diagnosis of Vasculitis

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Container

Gold Top Serum Separator

Preferred Specimen

Serum

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Ratio

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient N/A
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 48 Hours
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) Indefinitely

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM
Expected Turn Around Time Within 7 days of arrival in lab
Stat Availability No
Performing Bench ANA
Methodology/Method Description Manual – Indirect Immunoflourescene

CPT Codes

86036; 86037 (if appropriate)