Specimen:

Serum

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

Adult - 5 ml; red top tube
Pediatric - 2 ml; red top tube

Testing
Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

1 week

Reference Range:

<1:40 Titer
If the screen is positive at 1:40, APCA titer is automatically
performed.

Comments:

CPT codes:  86255 Parietal Cell Antibody
            86256 Parietal Cell Antibody Titer

Methodology:

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate serum 2-8 degree C.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.

CPT Code:

86255