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ADRENAL AB SCREEN W/REFL TITER

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1529    Geisinger Epic ID:  17628

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 2 weeks. Frozen: 1 month.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86255
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Antiadrenal antibody screen.


Methodology: 
Immunofluorescence Assay
Synonyms: 

ANTIADRENAL ANTIBODY SCREEN WITH REFLEX TO TITER, ADRNAB, Quest test code 4645X


Clinical significance: 

Adrenal Antibody is detected in patients with autoimmune adrenal disease, e.g., Addison's disease.


Review Date:  11/27/2024

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