Test Code SQ IFBAM, EPIC LAB857 Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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IFBA |
Reporting Name
Intrinsic Factor Blocking Ab, SUseful For
Confirming the diagnosis of pernicious anemia
Testing Algorithm
See Vitamin B12 Deficiency Evaluation in Special Instructions.
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: This test should not be ordered on patients who have received vitamin B12 injection within the last 2 weeks.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
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Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 5 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday; 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86340
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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IFBA | Intrinsic Factor Blocking Ab, S | 31444-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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IFBLA | Intrinsic Factor Blocking Ab, S | 31444-3 |
CMT31 | Comment | 48767-8 |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
Icterus |
NA |
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Immunoenzymatic Assay