Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD59450Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
ANCA Screen with Reflex to ANCA Titer
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Testing for anti‑neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (P‑ANCA and/or C‑ANCA) is clinically useful in establishing the diagnosis of suspected vascular diseases (for example, crescentic glomerulonephritis, microscopic polyarteritis, and Churg‑Strauss syndrome), inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis), and other autoimmune conditions ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/BBWMC/test/457255?utm_source=openai)).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Atypical P‑ANCA
ProteinAtypical P‑ANCA Titer • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
C‑ANCA
ProteinC‑ANCA Titer • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
P‑ANCA
ProteinP‑ANCA Titer • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
