Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody
| Sunquest Code: | IFBAB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB857 | Epic Name: | Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody |
| Synonyms: | Anti-Intrinsic Factor | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells, sample is stable for 8 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70210 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
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