Mannose-binding Lectin (MBL) Build info

Synonyms

  • MANNAN BINDING LECTIN
  • MANNAN BINDING LECTIN
  • LAB10596

Short Name

MANNAN BINDING LECTIN

Procedure Master Number

LAB10596

Procedure ID

111696

Clinical Info

The determination of MBL concentrations in serum may be useful for the elucidation of suspected immune defects and as a prognostic indicator alerting to the need for heightened therapeutic or prophylactic measures in immunosuppressed patients, including patients receiving cancer chemotherapy and patients with cystic fibrosis, SLE, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml Serum (0.2 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
14 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using microwells coated with the unique monoclonal antibody to capture MBL via an epitope near its carbohydrate-binding site. Bound MBL is detected with the same antibody that has been labeled with biotin.

Days Performed

TAT: 6-8 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

83520
LOINC Code: 30152-3

PDM

1459854

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MANNOSE BINDING LECTIN MBL MANNOSE BINDING LECTIN Mannose Binding Lectin