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HelpTest Code LAB514 Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody
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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