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Intrinsic Factor Antibody

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
IFAB
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

For diagnosis of autoimmune Vitamin B12 malabsorption (pernicious anaemia)

Result may be artefactually positive if patient tested within a week of Vitamin B12 replacement therapy

A negative result does not exclude the diagnosis

Obtain before treatment with Vitamin B12 is commenced

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Reference Interval:

Negative <=20 Units

Indeterminate 21-24 Units

Positive >=25 Units

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW