Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Submit
- 2 mL (Min:1 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Separate from cells ASAP
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
- Grossly Lipemic Samples
- Heat inactivated
- Microbial Contamination
- Particulate matter
Stability
See Individual Components
Methodology
- See Individual Components
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Reported
1-4 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86036
- 83516x2
Interpretive Data
Please see report for interpretive data.
MYELOPEROXIDASE
Negative: <3.5
Equivocal: 3.5-5.0
Positive: >5.0
PROTEINASE 3
Negative: <2.0
Equivocal: 2.0-3.0
Positive: >3.0
In the case of equivocal results, it is recommended to retest the patient after 8-12 weeks.
The ANCA test was performed using Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA).
MYELOPEROXIDASE
Negative: <3.5
Equivocal: 3.5-5.0
Positive: >5.0
PROTEINASE 3
Negative: <2.0
Equivocal: 2.0-3.0
Positive: >3.0
In the case of equivocal results, it is recommended to retest the patient after 8-12 weeks.
The ANCA test was performed using Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA).
Components
- 2873 - ANCA IFA TITER
- 2874 - ANCA IFA PATTERN
- 2888 - MYELOPEROXIDASE
- 2889 - PROTEINASE
Last Updated: June 30, 2025 @ 5:18 pm
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