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Neutrophil Antibodies
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Hematology at x3-1747 |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | NEUAB |
| Test group | Neutrophil Antibodies |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Flow cytometry |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.1 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Freeze at -20C and ship to China Basin |
| Normal range | None detected |
| Synonyms | Anti-Neutrophil Antibodies; flow cytometry |
| Turn around times | 5 -7 days |
| Additional information | Used for possible immune neutropenia unrelated to transfusion. For Wegener's Granulomatosis, see Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies. Neutrophil-associated IgG and IgM are quantitated after incubating the patient's serum with formalin-fixed neutrophils. The test does NOT distinguish specific anti-neutrophil immunoglobulins from antibodies directed against HLA antigens. |
| CPT coding | 86021-90 |
| Last Updated | 11/1/2012 3:00:36 PM |
| Entry Number | 683 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667