Test Code VASC Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ANCA | Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S | Yes | No |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For monitoring disease activity, order either PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum or MPO / Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum.
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: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
MYELOPEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
PROTEINASE 3 ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
86036 x 2 (if appropriate)
Report Available
3 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |