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Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic antibody

Alternative Names:

Neutrophil Cytoplasmic antibodies
pANCA
cANCA
ANCA (Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic antibody)

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

ANCA

Registration Instructions:

Registration: Performed by Alfred CSP

Test: Performed by Anatomical Pathology (Alfred)

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

9 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Store sera at 4°C until tested (<7days). For long term storage samples are frozen at -20°C or -70°C. Repeated freezing and thawing must be avoided.

Heat inactivation must not be carried out as this will lead to false positive results.

ANCA testing only occurs twice weekly on a Tuesday and Thursday. Any request to perform ANCA testing outside of these days must first be discussed with the Consultant Immunologist.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Use Esky from Northern Health to Alfred

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly