Used alongside other autoantibody tests (ANCA IFA, PR3) to support the assessment of suspected immune-mediated vasculitis, especially microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). It may also be valuable for monitoring disease progression and response to treatment in MPA. Panel options are available. For comprehensive evaluation of suspected vasculitis, refer to the Comprehensive ANCA IFA, with MPO and PR3 panel
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Tube: Serum separator tube (SST) or red top
Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Then transfer available serum to a standard transport tube.
Volume Required: 1 mL with a minimum of 500 mcL
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated/Frozen
Stability: Ambient (up to 8 Hours), refrigerated (up to 2 weeks/14days), frozen (up to 30 days) and avoid freeze/thaw cycles with no more than 3 in total
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, heat-inactivated, containing clots fibrin or gross red blood cells, or severely lipemic hemolyzed or icteric samples
Normal Human: </=20
This test has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions and per Exsera's SOPs. Performance characteristics were verified by Exsera in a manner consistent with CAP/CLIA requirements.
ELISA or EIA
7 Business Days
Days Performed: M-F
MPO, Anti-Myeloperoxidase IgG Antibodies
N/A