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PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES, SERUM |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1769 Geisinger Epic ID: 56508 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
1.5 mL serum; minimum 1 mL | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and aliquot. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 21 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Gross hemolysis. Specimen exceeded stability. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
83520, 86255 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Immunofluorescence Assay |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 93875 PLA2R
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Clinical significance: |
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy | |