Collagen Type II Antibodies (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
366
External Test Id
FFTYC
Description

Clinical Use: Anti-collagen II antibodies occur in 22% of patients with idiopathic SNHL, 30% of patients with sudden deafness and 20% of patients with Meniere's disease. Anti-collagen II antibodies also occur in patients with relapsing polychondritis and in rheumatoid arthritis.

Synonyms
Anti-Collagen Type II Antibodies, Collagen Type 2 Antibodies, FFTYC, Type 2 Collagen Antibodies
Components

Interpretation

Method

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range
Ref. Range Notes

Reference Values:

Negative: <20 EU/mL
Borderline/Equivocal: 20-25 EU/mL
Positive: >25 EU/mL

Interpretation: Anti-collagen II antibodies occur in 22% of patients with idiopathic SNHL, 30% of patients with sudden deafness and 20% of patients with Meniere's disease. Anti-collagen II antibodies also occur in patients with relapsing polychondritis and in rheumatoid arthritis.

Interferences and Limitations

This test has been validated using serum samples. The manufacturer has not determined the efficacy of this test when performed on CSF, plasma, joint or pleural fluid specimens.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

9 mL blood collected in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge specimen and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days; Frozen: 365 days; Ambient: 7 days.

Quantity
Requested: 3 mL serum
Minimum: 1 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge specimen and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Login: SEND1-;REFRIG

  • RSNDT1: MAYIMD
  • RSTYP1: SRM
  • RTSRQ1: ;Collagen Type II Antibodies (Mayo Test FFTYC)

Sendouts:

  • Order Mayo Test: FFTYC.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days; Frozen: 365 days; Ambient: 7 days.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Performed: Once weekly. Report Available: 4-18 days.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Mayo forwards to Immco Diagnostics, Inc.
800-533-1710

10 Earhart Dr.
Suite 100
Williamsville, NY 14221

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 83520