Additional Testing Requirements

To distinguish between microscopic polyangiitis and other forms of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, also order PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum and ANCA / Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Serum; alternatively, VASC / Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum may be ordered instead, which initially tests for myeloperoxidase and proteinase 3 antibodies, with reflex to ANCA when appropriate.

Specimen Required

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.