| Test Number | 240 |
| Method | Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA) |
| Reference Range |
See reference ranges for individual tests
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| CPT Code | 86255(x3), 86341, 86800, 86376, 83516 (x2) |
| Schedule Turnaround Time | See individual tests for scheduling and turnaround time. Partial reports are available. |
| Specimen Requirements | Specimen need not be refrigerated or frozen. Collect 5-10 ml of blood in a red top or serum separator tube. If possible, separate serum from clot and place into orange tube provided with IMMCO collection kits. Do not puncture top of orange tube. If separation facilities are not available, the blood can be sent in the tube used for collection. |
| Sample Stability | Sample is stable at ambient temperature during shipment. If sample is stored prior to shipment, it is stable refrigerated (2-8˚C) up to five days and frozen (-20˚C or lower) up to one year. |
| Clinical Relevance | See individual tests. |
| Antibodies |
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| Autoimmune Diseases |
- Addison's Disease
- Diabetes Type 1
- Graves Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
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