Test Name
Anti Glomelular Basement Membrane Screen
Alternate DescriptionGBM
LIS CodeGBM
Availability07:00-20:00 Hours, 7 Days a week
Lab Section
Virology
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Test Includes
Quantitative titer
Specimen Tube Type TransportNon Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test NameAnti Glomelular Basement Membrane Screen
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume3 ml Whole Blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseAllow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.
Stat AvailabilityYes
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats24 hours
Test ResultsPos/Neg