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HelpTest Code GBM Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB727 |
| NBS code | LBC02361 |
| Service code | 31617 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
Container/Tube: Red Top
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (Preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Immunoblot Assay
Days and Times Performed
Wednesday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
Negative
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Antibodies to glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antigens cause glomerulonephritis, Goodpasture syndrome glomerulonephritis, often with rapid, onset of renal failure and pulmonary haemorrhage) and occasionally pulmonary haemosiderosis. Anti-GBM can be used to evaluate rapid onset renal failure.
Update
Last updated 05/05/2026
Alias
Anti-GBM (Glomerular Basement Membrane)
GBM Antibody
Glomerular Anti-Basement Membrane
LOINC Code Information
89514-4