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Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane (AGBM)

Source Blood 
Mnemonic GBM
PathNet will automatically order an ANA and ANCA. 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

1.0 mL serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling

Extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

Send samples for GBM, ANA and ANCA together to DSC.

 
Additional Information   
Testing Location Serology 
Testing Frequency Monday, Wednesday and Friday except after a long weekend, then Tuesday and Friday 
Alternate Name(s) AGBM, Anti-GBM, GBM 
Reference Interval < 20.0 KEU/L 


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