IFBAB
Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3339
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
No specimen should be collected from a patient currently undergoing B12 therapy less than one week after the last B12 injection.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Patients who have undergone a recent radioactive scan, had a B12 injection within the prior 48 hours, or plasma samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86340 - Intrinsic Factor Ab (EAP 30021001)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)