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Antiadrenal Antibodies, Quantitative

CPT 86255
Synonyms
  • Adrenal Antibodies, Serum
  • Antiadrenal Cortex Antibodies

Test Details

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Result Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Use

Evaluate for adrenal insufficiency and Addison disease. Serum antibodies to adrenal cortical cells, usually of all three zones, are seen in 60% of patients with idiopathic Addison disease. They are present in only 5% to 17% of patients with tuberculous, fungal, or metastatic destruction of the adrenals, and in 38% of unclassified cases. Antiadrenal antibodies are also present in such apparently unrelated processes as idiopathic hypoparathyroidism (28% of cases) and Hashimoto disease (7%).

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

0.6 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Reference Range

Negative: <1:10

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
082024 Antiadrenal Antibodies, Quant 5043-5 082024 Antiadrenal Antibodies, Quant 5043-5
Order Code082024
Order Code NameAntiadrenal Antibodies, Quant
Order Loinc5043-5
Result Code082024
Result Code NameAntiadrenal Antibodies, Quant
UofM
Result LOINC5043-5