ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051621: gp210 Antibody, IgG |
| Test Mnemonic: GP210 | |
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Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue Reported: 1-8 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Remove serum from cells ASAP Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year |
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| Reference Interval: |
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20.0 Units or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG antibodies against gp210. 20.1-24.9 Units: Equivocal 25.0 Units or greater: Positive - Presence of IgG antibodies against gp210, suggestive of primary biliary cirrhosis. |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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Individuals with high levels of gp210 antibodies may be at an increased risk of progression to end-stage hepatic failure.
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83516 |