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Antiparietal Cell Antibody (APCA)

Order Code
006486
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies against gastric parietal cells. Useful in diagnosing pernicious anemia and autoimmune gastritis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
006486
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies against gastric parietal cells. Useful in diagnosing pernicious anemia and autoimmune gastritis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days