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.
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence
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:
86255 Parietal Cell Antibody
86256 Parietal Cell Antibody Titer