Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
ANCA |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL gold top, SST tube
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Blood Volume 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. |
| Additional Information |
This test includes p-ANCA, c-ANCA, Anti-MPO, Anti-PR3 |
| Testing Location |
Serology |
|
| Testing Frequency |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday except after a long weekend, then Tuesday and Friday. |
| Alternate Name(s) |
ANCA, Anti-MPO Antibody, Anti-PR3 Antibody, MPO Antibody, and PR3 Antibody |
| Reference Interval |
|
ANCA
|
negative
|
|
Anti-MPO antibody
|
<5.0 KEU/L
|
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Anti-PR3 antibody
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<5.0 KEU/L
|
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