ANCA

Test Information

Test Name

ANCA

Synonyms

Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies; MPO; PR3; Proleinase 3, pANCA (MPO); CANCA (PR3); Myloperoxidase antibodies; Proteinase 3 antibodies

Department

Immunology

Preferred Specimen

SST

Testing Location

PLW

Turn Around Time

1 week

Clinical Update

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

ANCA

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Process inhouse Immunology

- Tauranga

Process in PLW Immunology

- Whakatane

Process in PLW Immunology

- Rotorua

Hospital request process in PLW Immunology; community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Taupo

Hospital request process in PLW Immunology; community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Alternative Specimen

EDTA; Heparin

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations

Contact Information

Send Away Notes

For ANCA IIF or confirmation to WHL, use Numeric code 7130

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