Test Code LAB514 Parietal Cell Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
Reporting Title
Parietal Antibody
Methodology
Inova Diagnostics Inc, Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Anti-parietal cell antibodies occur in the serum of 90% of patients with pernicious anemia.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
Negative (<20)
Positives will be titered at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86255 - screen
86256 - titer (if appropriate)