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HelpTest Code FACT F-Actin Ab, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having autoimmune hepatitis
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
F-Actin Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
|
Gross hemolysis |
OK |
|
Gross lipemia |
OK |
|
Gross icterus |
OK |
Reference Values
Negative: <20.0 U
Weak Positive: 20.0-30.0 U
Positive: >30.0 U
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Thursday; Evening
Analytic Time
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. 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
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FACT | F-Actin Ab, IgG, S | 44706-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FACT | F-Actin Ab, IgG, S | 44706-0 |