ANTI-NEUTROPHILIC CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODY
Synonyms: | ANCA; Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies |
Computer Code: | (ANCASB) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable). |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL serum. |
Reference Values: | Normal: Titer less than 20 |
Lab Code: | Serology |
Requisition: | SEROL |
Test Frequency: | 2/week |
Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 86255 (screen), 86256 (titer) |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |