Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibodies, Serum
Test Code: 010413
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 86340 001
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Patient Prep
No specimen should be collected from a patient currently undergoing B12 therapy less than one week after the last B12 injection.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma specimen
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
TAT
2 - 4 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 010416 | Intrinsic Factor Abs, Serum | 31443-5 |
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