ASCA IgA and IgG Antibodies ASCA

Synonyms

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Abs, IgG, IgM

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

ASCA IgA/IgG Antibodies

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

ASCA IgA/IgG Antibodies

EPIC Order Name

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA), IgG and IgA

Clinical Info

Antibodies to Saccharomyces cerevisiae are found in approximately 75% of patients with Crohn's disease, 15% of patients with ulcerative colitis, and 5% of the healthy population. High titers of antibody increase the likelihood of disease, and specifically Crohn's disease, and are associated with more aggressive disease.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

Two times per week

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86671 x 2

PDM

5702020

Result Interpretation

Forms