Antiparietal Cell Antibodies, Quantitative
Test ID:
706000
CPT code:
83516
Synonyms:
Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies
Clinical Use:
Detection of gastric parietal cell antibodies of the IgG class in human sera. Autoantibodies to gastric parietal cells are found in approximately 90% of patients with pernicious anemia and in about 30% of first degree relatives of patients with pernicious anemia. Increased levels of gastric parietal cells have been found in patients with thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia, alopecia areata, and vitiligo
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions:
Room temperature:
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
14 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat-treated specimen; specimen with preservative added
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