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HelpTest ID ANCA2 Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Panel, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see IBDP2 / Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
610030Useful For
Measurement of antineutrophil cytoplastic antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations
This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or determining the response to disease-specific therapy including surgical resection of diseased intestine.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see IBDP2 / Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum.
Negative (not detectable)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through FridayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86036