Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD19858Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Parietal Cell Antibody with Reflex to Titer
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Parietal cell antibodies are present in about 80% of patients with pernicious anemia and are rarely present in gastric ulcer, gastric cancer, or in association with antinuclear antibodies.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Parietal cell antibody
ProteinPresence/Absence • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Container
Transport tube
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |