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ANCA (anti neutrophil cytoplasmic abs)
EPIC
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic abs
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Positive in Wegners and also other vasculitides. PR-3 levels may be a useful indicator of disease activity
Specimen requirement
0.5ml serum / serum gel. Serological assays may be affected by icteric/lipaemic/haemolysed samples. These should be avoided if possible
Dispatch and handling instructions
Not applicable
Turnaround time
8 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes