Test Directory

Test Code
IBDP
Test Name
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Profile
CPT Codes
86021 X 2, 86036, 86671 X 2
Included Tests
  • ANCA Screen with Reflex to ANCA Titer
  • Myeloperoxidase Antibody (MPO)
  • Proteinase-3 Antibody
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) (IgG)
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) (IgA)
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

This panel is useful in the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel diseases and can help to distinguish patients with ulcerative colitis from those with Crohn's Disease.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

  

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

21 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Grossly icteric 
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • IBD
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Saturday
Reflex Tests
APANC, CANCT, PANCT
What triggers the reflex testing
If ANCA Screen is positive, then C-ANCA Titer and/or P-ANCA Titer, and/or atypical P-ANCA Titer will be performed at an additional charge