Test Code FACN1 Anti-cN-1A Ab (NT5c1A) IBM
Additional Codes
Also known as Anti-cN-1A or Anti-cN1A
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 1 hour of specimen collection, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Reporting Name
Anti-cN-1A (NT5c1A) IBMSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL, Note: this volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm OK |
| Lipemia: | Reject |
| Icterus | Reject |
| Anything other than serum | Reject |
| Bacterial contamination | Reject |
Reference Values
<20 Units
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FACN1 | Anti-cN-1A (NT5c1A) IBM | 96562-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FACN1 | Anti-cN-1A (NT5c1A) IBM | 96562-4 |
Day(s) Performed
Varies; 1 to 2 days per week