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Laboratory Code
LAB727
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top
Volume: 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Methodology
Immunoblot Assay
Days and Times Performed
Wednesday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
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.
Service Code
31617
LOINC Code Information
89514-4
Alias
Anti-GBM (Glomerular Basement Membrane)
GBM Antibody
Glomerular Anti-Basement Membrane
Update
Last updated 21/02/2025