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HelpTest ID VASC Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum
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
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reference 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.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |
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.Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPO | Myeloperoxidase Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
| PR3 | Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3), S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCA | Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S | Yes | No |
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.
Report Available
3 to 4 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)