Antiparietal Cell Antibody (APCA)
Also known as: Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies
Use
Detection of gastric parietal cell antibodies of the IgG class in human sera. Autoantibodies to gastric parietal cells are found in approximately 90% of patients with pernicious anemia and in about 30% of first degree relatives of patients with pernicious anemia. Increased levels of gastric parietal cells have been found in patients with thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia, alopecia areata, and vitiligo.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The presence of immune complexes in a patient's sample may cause an elevated level of nonspecific binding and produce false-positive results. Assay performance has not been established for pediatric patients.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Antiparietal Cell Antibody
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 8087-9 - PCA Ab Ser-aCnc
- 8087-9 - PCA Ab Ser-aCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; heat-treated specimen; specimen with preservative added
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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