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Test Code LAB727 Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibodies

Intended Use

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use; EliA GBM is intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies directed to α3 chain of collagen IV in human serum and plasma (Li-heparin, EDTA) as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of Goodpasture syndrome in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. 

Methodology

Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Container: SST

Acceptable Container:  Red Top-Plain, LT Green/Mint Top-LiHep, Purple Top-EDTA

Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  <8hrs

Refigerated (preferred): 2 weeks

Frozen: >2 weeks

Day(s) Tests Setup

Monday through Friday

CPT Code

83516