Test Code LAB3210 Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum
Reporting Name
ANCA Panel for Vasculitis, SUseful For
Evaluating patients with clinical features of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
MPO | Myeloperoxidase Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
PR3 | Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3), S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ANCA | Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
If either the myeloperoxidase antibody or proteinase 3 antibody result is greater than or equal to 0.4 U, then cytoplasmic neutrophilic antibody testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For monitoring disease activity, order either PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum or MPO / Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
MYELOPEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
PROTEINASE 3 ANTIBODIES, IgG
<0.4 U (negative)
0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
86036 x 2 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
VASC | ANCA Panel for Vasculitis, S | 90230-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MPO | Myeloperoxidase Ab, S | 48404-8 |
PR3 | Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3), S | 74106-6 |
Cautions
A positive result for proteinase 3 (PR3)-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), myeloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA, or ANCA by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) is not diagnostic for any ANCA-associated vasculitis and must be interpreted in the clinical context of the patient.
Negative results for PR3-ANCA, MPO ANCA, and ANCA by IIF do not exclude the possibility of ANCA-associated vasculitis.
The recommended testing to monitor disease activity is either PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum or MPO / Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Antibodies specific for antigens other than PR3 and MPO may lead to nuclear, perinuclear, or cytoplasmic staining on ethanol-fixed neutrophils. A positive or indeterminate pANCA or cANCA by IIF in the absence of a detectable PR3-ANCA or MPO-ANCA by antigen-specific immunoassay may indicate the presence of an antibody of unidentified specificity.
Report Available
3 to 4 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
NY State Approved
YesMethod Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Secondary ID
83012Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
-General Test Request (T239)