Parietal Cell Antibody, ELISA

Parietal Cell Antibody, ELISA

Test Code

15114
83516
15114
83516
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Clinical Significance

Parietal Cell Antibody, ELISA -

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies are found in 90% of patients with pernicious anemia. They are also found in autoimmune chronic atrophic gastritis preceding pernicious anemia. The antigenic target is the H+/K+ ATPase gastric proton pump responsible for parietal cell acid generation in the stomach.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay  (IA)

Reference Range(s)

≤20.0 U Negative
20.1-24.9 U    Equivocal
≥25.0 U Positive

Alternative Name(s)

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody,PCA,GPA,Gastric Parietal Antibody

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Methodology

Immunoassay  (IA)

Reference Range(s)

≤20.0 U Negative
20.1-24.9 U    Equivocal
≥25.0 U Positive

Alternative Name(s)

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody,PCA,GPA,Gastric Parietal Antibody

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 8 hours
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

1 mL serum
0.3 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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