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HelpTest Code VASC Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum
Reporting Name
ANCA Panel for Vasculitis, SUseful For
Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPO | Myeloperoxidase Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
| PR3 | Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3), S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCA | Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
If either the myeloperoxidase antibody or proteinase 3 antibody result is greater than or equal to 0.4 U, then cytoplasmic neutrophilic antibody testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For monitoring disease activity, order either PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum or MPO / Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
MYELOPEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
PROTEINASE 3 ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
86036 x 2 (if appropriate)
Report Available
3 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.