Antineutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody

Test Name

Antineutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody

Alternate Description

ANCA

LIS Code

ANCA

Availability

Assay performed twice a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Non Gel red Top or .4 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer

Summary Test Name

Antineutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into a 12x75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Stat Availability

Yes

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Run twice a week

Reference Value

Male and female and all ages the same: <20

Test Results

Neg. If Positive, titer and pattern will be reported