Test Code APAR Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory

Reporting Name
Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having pernicious anemia or autoimmune-mediated deficiency of vitamin B12 with or without megaloblastic anemia
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
Frozen | 21 days |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Reference Values
Negative: ≤20.0 Units
Equivocal: 20.1-24.9 Units
Positive: ≥25.0 Units
Reference values apply to all ages.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |