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Test Code PCAB Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code:  62873043

Reporting Name

Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of having pernicious anemia or autoimmune-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

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


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
Heat-treated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative: ≤20.0 Units

Equivocal: 20.1-24.9 Units

Positive: ≥25.0 Units 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

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

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US 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.