Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies (GPC) Included in Liver Autoantibodies

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP & Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Acute sent to ( COL ) Blood Sciences, URGENT Community/Primary Care ( NEE ) sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

Immunology Separate sample 7.5 ml Brown Top Min vol: 4ml

Site

Referred: St Barts Approx: 7 Day TAT

Notes

Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.

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