Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
Test Code
ANCA
Description
Collect
Serum separator tube or a red top tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, lipemic, grossly hemolyzed, microbially contaminated specimens, or specimens with visible particulates should not be used.
Storage Transport Temp
Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Notes
This test includes screen for cytoplasmic and perinuclear antibodies.
Performed
Wed and Fri
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Turnaround Time
7-9 days
Department
Immunology Lab - Diagnostic
Synonyms
IFA (Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Ab);CYNT
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis: ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
Human Male: Negative at 1:20
Human Female: Negative at 1:20
CPT Code
86255