Synonym(s):
Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic, ANCA, ANCA (IIF), C-ANCA, CANCA, P-ANCA, PANCA
3 mL plain blood
Immunofluorescence
Screening dilution is 1:10. Results reported as Negative; or Positive for P-ANCA, C-ANCA, Atypical ANCA, Atypical P-ANCA or Atypical C-ANCA. C-ANCA positive cases will be diluted up to 1:40 for the first sample. The follow-up sample(s) will be diluted to endpoint in parallel with its previous sample for the monitoring of treatment. Results are reported as Inconclusive for P-ANCA if anti-nuclear antibody is detected, as P-ANCA or atypical P-ANCA cannot be excluded. For Inconclusive or Positive results, suggest anti-MPO and anti-PR3 testing.
Range 2 – 4 days
Monday – Friday
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