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Test Code ANCA Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Serum

Reporting Name

Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of having antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Additional Testing Requirements


When used for diagnosis, it is recommended that specific tests for proteinase 3, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), and myeloperoxidase ANCA be performed in addition to testing for cytoplasmic ANCA and perinuclear ANCA.(1) This panel of tests is available; order VASC / Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reference Values

Negative

If positive for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, results are titered.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86036 x2

86037-Titer (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ANCA Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S 87427-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
3114 c-ANCA In Process
3119 p-ANCA 17357-5

Report Available

3 to 4 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat-treated specimen Reject

Method Name

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)

Secondary ID

9441

Testing Algorithm

For more information see First-Line Screening for Autoimmune Liver Disease Algorithm.