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Parietal Cell Antibody and Reflex Titer Order Code: APCA
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:
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

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Updated: 07/18/2005