IBD Serology Disease Panel
Test Mnemonic
IBDSER
CPT Codes
- 86671 - QTY (2)
- 86036 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae IgA
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae IgG
- ANCA IFA Titer
- ANCA IFA Pattern
- IBD Interp
- EER IBD
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 30 days (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi Quantitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay | |
| Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody |
Special Info
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test may be a useful tool for distinguishing ulcerative colitis (UC) from Crohn disease (CD) in patients with suspected inflammatory bowel disease. ANCA IFA is simultaneously tested on ethanol- and formalin-fixed slides to allow differentiation of C- and P-ANCA patterns.