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Anti-Intrinsic Factor Antibody

Source Blood
Mnemonic AIFAB
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

2 mL serum

Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum immediately, then transport to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information  
Testing Location University of Alberta
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) Intrinsic Factor Antibody
Reference Interval