Methodology
Immunoassay (IA); Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA); Immunoturbidometry; Radiobinding Assay (RBA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 21 Days
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.3 mL Serum
Included Tests
Yo Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer and WB, Voltage Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Antibody Assay, Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody (IgA) and IgA (Immunoglobulin A). If Yo Antibody Screen, IFA is positive, Yo Antibody, Western Blot will be performed. If Yo Antibody, Western Blot is positive, Yo Antibody, Titer will be performed. If Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody (IgA) is positive (>8), Endomysial Antibody Screen (IgA) will be performed. If Endomysial Antibody Screen (IgA) is posi
CPT Codes
82784, 83516, 83519, 86255; 84181; 86256 (x2); 86255; 83516
Revised
11-17-17
Initials
SL