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Anti-Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Gastric Parietal Cell Autoantibody
Parietal Cell Antibody
APCA
PCA
AGPCA.

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

GPC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Sera is stored at 4°C until tested (<7days). For long term storage samples are frozen at -20°C or -70°C. Repeated freezing and thawing must be avoided.

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form