Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (preferred); Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed; Hyper lipemic; Icteric; Heat-treated or contaminated
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo Courier.
Included Tests
Phospholipase A2 Receptor Igg, THSD7A Ab IgG Screen. If Phospholipase A2 Receptor Ab IgG is positive, then Phospholipase Receptor A2 Ab IgG titer will be added. If THSD7A Ab IgG is positive, then THSD7A Ab IgG titer will be added.
CPT Codes
86255 (x2); 86256 (x2)(not genetic)
Revised
5/9/26
Initials
IM