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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Anti-Proteinase 3 (PR3) (Synonym: Anti-PR3, PR3 Antibodies) | ||||||
| Clinical Indications: | Evaluating patients suspected of having anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) - associated vasculitis. | ||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4609 | ||||||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||||
| Specimen Source: | Venous | ||||||
| Primary Container: | GOLD SST | ||||||
| Alternate Containers: | RED Calgary (PSC only): RAPID SERUM TUBE | ||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL serum | ||||||
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| Stability and Storage: | Calgary: Primary tube stable for 5 days in the fridge. Edmonton: Serum aliquot stable for 7 days in the fridge. Extended stability if frozen. Avoid multiple freeze thaw cycles. | ||||||
| Processing: | Edmonton Zone: Aliquot serum into polypropylene or polystyrene tube and freeze. | ||||||
| Transportation: | For testing sent to Calgary Zone: Transport at refrigerated temperature. For testing sent to Edmonton Zone: Transport frozen. | ||||||
| Method: | Multiplex bead immunoassay | ||||||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 1-3 days | ||||||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||||||
| Reference Interval: | Less than 1.0 AI (AI = Antibody Index) | ||||||
| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||||||
| Performing Site: | Calgary: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital | ||||||
| Additional Test Information: | Testing is performed in Calgary Immunochemistry and Edmonton Special Chemistry. For urgent requests, contact the on-call clinical biochemist. | ||||||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, January 15, 2024 | ||||||
