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HelpTest Code THSD7 Thrombospondin Type-1 Domain-Containing 7A Antibodies, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy cases with antibodies against THSD7A
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
THSD7A Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86255
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.