Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog

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ADRENAL ANTIBODY
Test code:
 ADRNAB
Specimen type:
 Serum
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 None.
What to submit:
2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL.
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm 2 mL aliquot of serum.
Transport temperature:
 Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
 Room Temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 2 weeks. Frozen: 1 month.
Rejection criteria:
 Stability limits exceeded.
 
Reference range:
 Adrenal Ab Screen, IFA: Negative in normal individuals
Adrenal Ab Titer, IFA <1:10.
Alert limits:
 Not applicable.
Additional information:
 None.
CPT code(s):
 86255
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:
 Tuesday-Friday mornings
Test includes:
 Antiadrenal antibody screen.
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Synonyms:
ANTIADRENAL ANTIBODY SCREEN WITH REFLEX TO TITER