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Department

Immunology
Local code : GPC

Preferred Sample Type

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody (GPC)

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5-10 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

5 days

Sample Stability

Stored at 4oC

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody (GPC)

General Information

Some indications: Pernicious Anaemia, Atrophic Gastritis

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

If GPC antibodies are positive an Intrinsic factor antibody test will be added if not requested at source.

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    UK NEQAS for General Autoimmune serology