Collagen Type II Antibody

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Test Usage

Anti-collagen II antibodies occur in 22% of patients with idiopathic SNHL, 30% of patients with sudden deafness and 67% of patients with Meniere’s disease. Anti-collagen II antibodies also occur in patients with relapsing polychondritis and in rheumatoid arthritis.

Reference Range *

<20 EU/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Once weekly

Analytic Time

4 - 22 days

Soft Order Code

CT2

MiChart Code

Collagen Type II Antibody

Synonyms

CT2
Collagen Type II Antibody

Laboratory

Sendout

Reference Laboratory

Mayo FFTYC (91496) (IMMCO Diagnostics)

Section

Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Normal Volume

3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum

Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by IMMCO Diagnostics.

Billing

CPT Code

83520

Fee Code

20015

LOINC

34605-6