CPT/HCPCS
86021x2
Order Code
CH487
Turnaround Time
48-72 hrs
Test Includes
Myeloperoxidase Antibody and Proteinase-3 Antibody
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.8 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Refrigerated
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance
Testing for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (P-ANCA and/or C-ANCA) has been found to be useful in establishing the diagnosis of suspected vascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, as well as other autoimmune diseases.
Reference Ranges
Myeloperoxidase Antibody <1.0 Al
Proteinase-3 Antibody <1.0 Al
