ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody : 0070210

Mnemonic: IFBA

Methodology: Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 86340
Cross References: Anti-Intrinsic Factor (Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody)