Test Code Billings Clinic: 3225 Proteinase 3 (PR3) Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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MayoAccess: BCL869 |
Performing Laboratory
Billings Clinic Laboratory: Immunology
Useful For
This test is used as an aid in the diagnosis of Wegener's Granulomatosis.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
- Draw blood in a plain, red-top or red gel tube(s).
- Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.
Storage/Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Serum | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Frozen (preferred) | 1 year | |
Ambient (spun) | 8 hours |
Reject Due To
- Specimen other than serum
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Gross lipemia
- Heat-treated specimen
- Microbially contaminated specimen
Reference Values
< 20 CU (Chemiluminescent Units)
Interpretive Remark: The following results were obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Flash PR3 Chemiluminescent immunoassay. Values obtained with different manufacturers' assay methods may not be used interchangeably.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Dayshift)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86021 - Antibody identification; leukocyte antibodies
LOINC Code Information
Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
Proteinase 3, IgG Ab | 48408-9 |