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HelpTest Code A PARIETAL Anti Parietal Cell Antibody
Clinical System Name
Anti Parietal Cell Antibody
Synonyms
Parietal cell Ab
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.6 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Spin blood, freeze 0.5 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) serum in a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label in the CPA freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot, and freeze serum. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T and Th | 2 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86256
Methodology
Method: Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Anti Parietal Cell Antibody |
| Reference Test Number: | APCA |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday with UW courier. |