Proteinase 3 Antibody
| Order Code: | APR3 |
| Order Form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube |
Minimum:
Adult - 5 mL; red top tube
Pediatric - 2 mL; red top tube
Testing
Schedule:
Bi-weekly (Tues and Fri) - Batch analysis performed
twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays excluding
university holidays.
Analytic Time:
3 days
Reference Range:
<20 negative
Comments:
The results will be obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Lite™ ELISA.
Assay values obtained with different manufacturers' methods may not be
used interchangeably. The magnitude of the reported antibody levels can
not be correlated to an endpoint titer.
Confirmatory assay for Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies, will only be performed when ANCA testing is positive or inconclusive.
Confirmatory assay for Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies, will only be performed when ANCA testing is positive or inconclusive.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate serum 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
83520