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HelpTest Code AGBM Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane
Cerner Test Code
GLBMAB
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen >7 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Mon, Wed, Fri
CPT(s)
83516
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis, > 3 thaw cycles
Clinical Significance
Evaluating patients with rapid onset renal failure or pulmonary hemorrhage, as an aid in the diagnosis of Goodpasture syndrome