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Lab Dept:
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Serology
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Test Name:
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ANTI – GBM IF
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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GIF
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Synonyms:
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Anti-GBM by IF; Anti-glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody; Antitubular Basement Membrane Antibody (TBM); GBM Antibody, Immunofluorescent; Goodpasture’s Antibody, Immunofluorescent; Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody by IF
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CPT Codes:
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88347 – Immunofluorescent study, each antibody; indirect method
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Test Includes:
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Circulating antiglomerular basement membrane antibodies and/ or antitubular basement membrane antibodies.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Useful in the diagnosis of anti-GBM antibody associated kidney diseases such as Goodpasture’s syndrome or rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Serology - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Fairview-University Diagnostic Laboratories
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 – 3 days, test performed Monday – Friday, 0700-1530. Results are reported within 48 hours if routine and 24 hours if STAT.
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Red top tube, Green top tube (Lithium heparin) or Lavender top tube (EDTA)
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Draw Volume:
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1.0 mL (Minimum: 0.4 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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0.2 mL (Minimum: 0.1 mL) plasma or serum
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge and aliquot 0.2 mL (Minimum: 0.1 mL) of plasma or serum. Store and ship frozen.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Bacterial contamination
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Negative
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Indirect Immunofluorescence
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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Fairview-University Diagnostic Laboratory Web Page http://labguide.fairview.org
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