Test Code LAB5310 Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum
Performing Laboratory

Reporting Name
ANCA Panel for Vasculitis, SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For monitoring disease activity, order either PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum or MPO / Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
Frozen | 21 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
3 to 4 daysReference Values
MYELOPEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
PROTEINASE 3 ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ANCA | Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S | Yes | No |
Useful For
Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Testing Algorithm
If either the myeloperoxidase antibody or proteinase 3 antibody result is greater than or equal to 0.4 U, then cytoplasmic neutrophilic antibody testing will be performed at an additional charge.
CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
86036 x 2 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
VASC | ANCA Panel for Vasculitis, S | 90230-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MPO | Myeloperoxidase Ab, S | 48404-8 |
PR3 | Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3), S | 74106-6 |
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
MPO | Myeloperoxidase Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
PR3 | Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3), S | Yes | Yes |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.