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Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibody
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General
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Clinical Use:
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ASCA (Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies) occur in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases and can be used to distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a month. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti-Saccharomyces , ASCA, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae , |
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Code:
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ASCAQ |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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> 10 U/mL = Positive
7 - 10 U/mL = Borderline
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 09-03-2022 16:59 |