Test Overview
Test Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Test Usage
Evaluating patients suspected of having immune-mediated vasculitis, especially microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). May be useful to follow treatment response or to monitor disease activity in patients with MPA.
Reference Range *
< 1.0 Antibody Index (Negative)
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
24 hours
Soft Order Code
MYELO
MiChart Code
Myeloperoxidase Antibodies
Synonyms
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Immunopathology
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate up to 7 days..
Alternate Specimen
Red top tube.
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
83516
Fee Code
21594
LOINC
46266-3, 29643-4
NY State Approved
No