Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
Test Ordering Requirements
Forms required
- Copy of requisition MUST accompany specimen to SPH laboratory
- Fill in the ‘Other tests’ location on the Acute Care Phlebotomy Requisition Form
Alias
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ASCA IgG and IgA antibodies
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Profile
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
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Serum
Specimen collection container
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Preferred collection container: Gold (gel)
- Alternative collection container: Red (non-gel)
Required volume
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Optimal volume: Full 5.0 mL collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1.0 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Rejection criteria
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Specimen received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
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5 day turn around time by testing laboratory
Other information
Clearance required
- Contact Biochemist On Call through RUH switchboard to have this test approved
Last Updated: October 3, 2024