Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody (GBM Ab)
Order Name
GBM AB
Test Number: 5564400
Revision Date 03/26/2018
Test Number: 5564400
Revision Date 03/26/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody (GBM Ab)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 63262-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (.05) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Room Temperature 8hrs, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen: 30 days. Transport Frozen |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Antibodies to GBM occur in patients with glomerulonephritis and/or pulmonary hemorrhage (Goodpasture's syndrome). |
| CPT Code(s) | 83520 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |