Test Code APCA Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Mayo Code |
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PCAB |
Epic Code |
LAB514 |
Sunquest Code |
APCA |
Reporting Name
Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having pernicious anemia or immune-mediated deficiency of vitamin B12 with or without megaloblastic anemia
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.45 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Other | Heat-treated specimen |
Reference Values
Negative: ≤20.0 Units
Equivocal: 20.1-24.9 Units
Positive: ≥25.0 Units
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday; 3 p.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |