Autoantibody Screen with Reflex to Titer

Autoantibody Screen with Reflex to Titer

Test Code

3608
86255, 86381, 86015
3608
86255, 86381, 86015
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Clinical Significance

Autoantibody Screen with Reflex to Titer

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex to Titer
  • Parietal Cell Antibody with Reflex to Titer
  • Smooth Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer
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  • If Mitochondrial Antibody Screen is positive, then Mitochondrial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86381).
  • If Parietal Cell Antibody Screen is positive, then Parietal Cell Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
  • If Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Smooth Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86015).

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Mitochrondrial Ab Screen Negative
Parietal Cell Ab Screen Negative
Smooth Muscle Ab Screen Negative

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Mitochondrial Antibody with Reflex to Titer
Parietal Cell Antibody with Reflex to Titer
Smooth Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer

If Mitochondrial Antibody Screen is positive, then Mitochondrial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86381).
If Parietal Cell Antibody Screen is positive, then Parietal Cell Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
If Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Smooth Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86015).

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

Mitochrondrial Ab Screen Negative
Parietal Cell Ab Screen Negative
Smooth Muscle Ab Screen Negative

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

0.5 mL serum
0.1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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