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Test Code: ANCA Preferred Name Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic antibody

No
2 day
Daily M-F
3 day
Medicare Item
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Blood8 mLSST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

--No collection notes--

GENERAL NOTES



1. Cytoplasmic Staining (c-ANCA) is associated with antiproteinase 3 antibody and is a sensitive and specific test for Wegener's Granulomatosis
2. Perinuclear Staining  (p-ANCA) is associated with a number of antibodies including antimyeloperoxidase antibody which is found in patients with microscopic polyangiitis and other renal, systemic and rheumatoid disorders.


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