Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD40102Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) (IgG)
Also known as: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, ASCA, IBD
Clinical Use
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Antibodies to Saccharomyces cerevisiae are found in approximately 75% of patients with Crohn’s disease, 15% of patients with ulcerative colitis, and 5% of the healthy population. High titers of antibody increase the likelihood of disease, especially Crohn’s disease, and are associated with more aggressive disease. A minority of patients have only IgG antibodies to S cerevisiae.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ab (ASCA) (IgG)
ProteinConcentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
