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PR3 IGG

Order Code: PR3IGG

Test Summary

Autoantibodies to Myeloperoxidase (MPO) are commonly associated with Microscopic Polyangiitis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, and Idiopathic, Paucimmune, Crescentic and Necrotizing Glomerulonephritis. These autoantibodies are clinically helpful in determining active versus inactive disease states. In monitoring the effect of therapy, and in evaluating the possibility of relapse in Microscopic Polyangiitis and its renal-limited variant.

Aliases

Proteinase 3, C ANCA, C-ANCA

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL Serum (SST or Red top)

Minimum Volume

N/A

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

SST (speckled top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 8 days
Frozen = 8 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Hemolysis, lipemia

Order Code

PR3IGG

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5602

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86021

Billing Code

300498

CPT Statement

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days