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Test Code LAB514 Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody

Additional Codes

SQ: APCA

SPECIMEN

Container/Tube Type: 

Red (No Additive) OR
SST (Serum Separator)

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.5 mL serum

 

STABILITY

Refrigerated Stability: 

14 days

 

Frozen Stability: 

365 days

 

Ambient Stability: 

2 days

 

TRANSPORT

Transport Information: 

1.5 mL serum. Separate serum from cells ASAP

PERFORMANCE

Methodology: 

Fluorescent Antibody

 

Performed: 

Monday
Thursday

 

Analytical Time: 

1 to 2 days

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

REMARKS

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