Synonyms

Myeloperoxidase

Clinical Indications

Investigation and monitoring of vasculitic diseases.

Test Includes

ANCA positive samples have a pattern reported, and have MPO and PR3 antibodies measured.
MPO is the main antigen of the P-ANCA (perinuclear) pattern associated with vasculitis and glomerulonephritis.

Part of Profile

ANCA

Request Form

Combined Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black)

Availability

Analysed by referral laboratory.

Specific Criteria

Positive ANCA pattern, monitoring known postive.

Turnaround Time

Two weeks

Specimen

Serum

Volume

2 ml

Container

Yellow top (SST) tube

Lab. Handling

Aliquot and store at 4°C

Causes for Rejection

Assay within previous month

Reference Range

0 - 6 U/mL