Parietal Cell Antibody, ELISA:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: This test can be used along with or after an intrinsic factor antibody test to help determine the cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency. It also helps to confirm a diagnosis of pernicious anemia.
Alternate Name: Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody, Anti-parietal Cell Antibody, Anti-GPA, AGPA, APCA
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: This test can be used along with or after an intrinsic factor antibody test to help determine the cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency. It also helps to confirm a diagnosis of pernicious anemia.
Alternate Name: Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody, Anti-parietal Cell Antibody, Anti-GPA, AGPA, APCA