Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody
| Label Mnemonic: | IFBA |
| Epic code: | LAB949 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum 1 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Grossly hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens.
Turn Around
Time:
1-3 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
For patients undergoing B12 therapy, wait 48 hours to one week prior to
collection.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
CPT Code:
86340