Parietal Cell Antibody Blood Test, ELISA

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Parietal Cell Antibody Blood Test is useful in diagnosis of pernicious anemia.

LabCorp

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Test Code:

006486

CPT Code(s):

83516

Also Known As:

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody, Elisa

Methodology:

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

5-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD

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Test Code:

15114

CPT Code(s):

83516

Also Known As:

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody, Elisa

Methodology:

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

5-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling Quest tests to residents in the following states:AZ, NY, NJ, RI

Parietal cell antibodies are proteins that are made by the immune system and falsely target a particular type of cell that is along the stomach wall. This test will help to identify this type of antibody and aid in diagnosing pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder and is caused by the failure to absorb Vitamin B -12. Vitamin B-12 is essential for your body to produce a healthy amount of red blood cells.

Symptoms of pernicious anemia:

weakness
headaches
chest pain
weight loss

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