Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) MGH Order Code: ANCAI 
    Site
 
MGH
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB458
 
    Local Code
 
ANCAI
 
    Specimen
 
BLOOD
 
    Container
 
Red top tube, plain, 10 ml
 
    Collection Instructions
 
Red top tube preferred, Gold top SST or serum also accepted.
 
    Turnaround Time
 
24 hours
 
    Order Message
 
All ANCA specimens are tested by the indirect immunofluorescence technique (will detect c-ANCA and p-ANCA) and by specific immunoassays for anti-MPO (major p-ANCA antigen) and anti-PR3 (major c-ANCA antigen) activity.
 
    Test Usage
 
Useful in establishing the diagnosis of suspected vascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, as well as other autoimmune diseases.
 
    Performing Laboratory
 
MGH IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
 
    Methodology
 
Indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA
 
    Cost
 
$$
 
    Order Form
 
Misc. Request (#10856)
 
    Send Out
 
No
 
    CPT Code
 
86021, 88346
 
    Last Update
 
4/12/2016 22:57:02