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PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY, ELISA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2812    Geisinger Epic ID:  31831

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum; minimum 0.3 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 8 hours. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded. Lipemic or grossly hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83516
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: 

Antibody detection.


Methodology: 
Immunoassay
Synonyms: 

APCA, GASTRIC PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY, GPCAB, Quest test code 15114


Clinical significance: 

Used in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia.


Review Date:  12/16/2024

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