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HelpTest ID BLOD5077 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology Panel, Serum
Useful For
Distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations
This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or determining the response to disease-specific therapy including surgical resection of diseased intestine.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysMethod Name
SCERA, SCERG: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
ANCA2: Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86671 x 2
86036
Secondary ID
610004Reporting Name
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Panel, SReference Values
Saccharomyces cerevisiae ANTIBODY, IgA
Negative: <20.0 RU/mL
Positive: ≥20.0 RU/mL
Saccharomyces cerevisiae ANTIBODY, IgG
Negative: <20.0 RU/mL
Positive: ≥20.0 RU/mL
CYTOPLASMIC NEUTROPHIL ANTIBODIES, INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE PANEL, SERUM
Negative (not detectable)
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCA2 | Cytoplasmic Neutrophilic Ab IBD, S | No | Yes |
| SCERA | Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ab, IgA, S | Yes | Yes |
| SCERG | Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.
For more information see Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Algorithm.