Referring Laboratory
LabPlus ALSS National Sendaway
Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ASCA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
5728
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Sample Stability
2-8°C for up to a week
Synonyms
Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies
ASCA
Turnaround Time
4 weeks
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
This test may be vetted by a pathologist.
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.
Declined tests :
If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependent on the viability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the LabPLUS Immunology Team , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Immunologist via Lablink (09-3078995).
Last updated: 26/08/2026