Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Antibody
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Antibody
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Antibody |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | ANCA |
| Profile | Anti Myeloperoxidase antibody (MPO) and anti-Proteinase 3 antibody also performed along with ANCA |
| Clinical Indication | Rapidly progressive glomerular nephritis; pulmonary haemorrhage. Small vessel vasculitis. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Turnaround Time | 7 Days. Please note if result is required urgently, contact immunology laboratory directly (mon-fri, 8.30-5) |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ |
| Reference Interval | Negative or positive (Plus staining pattern of cytoplasmic c-ANCA or perinuclear p-ANCA). |
| Limitations | The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples. |
