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HelpTest Code APCA Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo Code |
|---|
| 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
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |