Autoantibody Screen with Reflex to Titer
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Includes
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)
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| 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 |
Reference Range(s)
| Mitochrondrial Ab Screen | Negative |
| Parietal Cell Ab Screen | Negative |
| Smooth Muscle Ab Screen | Negative |
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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