Order Code LAB4500 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
CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
86036 x 2 (if appropriate)
Method Description
Proteinase 3 Antigen:
Proteinase 3 (PR3) antigen is covalently coupled to polystyrene microspheres that are impregnated with fluorescent dyes to create a unique fluorescent signature. PR3 antibodies, if present in diluted serum, bind to the PR3 antigen on the microspheres. The microspheres are washed to remove extraneous serum proteins. Phycoerythrin (PE)-conjugated antihuman IgG antibody is then added to detect anti-PR3 IgG bound to the microspheres. The microspheres are washed to remove unbound conjugate, and bound conjugate is detected by laser photometry. A primary laser reveals the fluorescent signature of each microsphere to distinguish it from microspheres that are labeled with other antigens. A secondary laser reveals the level of PE fluorescence associated with each microsphere. Results are calculated by comparing the median fluorescence response for PR3 microspheres to a 4-point calibration curve.(Package insert: Bio-Plex 2200 Vasculitis. Bio-Rad Laboratories; 12/2018)
Myeloperoxidase Antigen:
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) antigen is covalently coupled to polystyrene microspheres that are impregnated with fluorescent dyes to create a unique fluorescent signature. MPO antibodies, if present in diluted serum, bind to the MPO antigen on the microspheres. The microspheres are washed to remove extraneous serum proteins. PE-conjugated antihuman IgG antibody is then added to detect anti-MPO IgG bound to the microspheres. The microspheres are washed to remove unbound conjugate, and bound conjugate is detected by laser photometry. A primary laser reveals the fluorescent signature of each microsphere to distinguish it from microspheres that are labeled with other antigens. A secondary laser reveals the level of PE fluorescence associated with each microsphere. Results are calculated by comparing the median fluorescence response for MPO microspheres to a 4-point calibration curve.(Package insert: Bio-Plex 2200 Vasculitis. Bio-Rad Laboratories; 02/2018)
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.