Test Code PCAB Parietal Cell Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.45 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative: ≤20.0 Units
Equivocal: 20.1-24.9 Units
Positive: ≥25.0 Units
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory

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
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PCAB | Parietal Cell Ab, IgG, S | 40960-7 |