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Test Code LAB727 Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody

Additional Codes:

GBM

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

Pediatric Collection:

One Gold or Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. Serum may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8C. For longer storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported same day as performed.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.2 mL serum

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

Range Interpretation

< 1.0 AI

 Negative

> 1.0 AI

 Positive

AI = Antibody Index