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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 Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering 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 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK