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HelpTest Code APCA Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody
Additional Codes
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Test ID |
| APCA |
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EPIC Test ID |
| LAB514 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Separate serum from cells ASAP
Unacceptable Conditions:
Blood that is mixed with anticoagulant
Specimen Volume
3.0 mL blood/1.5 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL blood/0.5 mL serum
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days
Frozen Stability:
365 days
Ambient Stability:
2 days
Report Availability
Performed:
Monday
Thursday
Analytical Time:
1 to 2 days
Methodology
Fluorescent Antibody
NOTE: APCA samples are screened at a titer of 1:20. All samples that are positive are titered and the titer will be reported. All positives include a Pathologist's interpretation