3000228
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ADAMTS13 Inhibitor

ADAMTS IN
Example Reports
High
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Assist in distinguishing between inherited and acquired forms of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).  Recommended initial test for the identification of autoantibodies to ADAMTS13, since the ADAMS13 inhibitor test is more specific for acquired TTP than the ADAMTS13 antibody test.  If suspicion for TTP remains after a negative result, ADAMTS13 Antibody (3000182) is recommended.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or EDTA plasma. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks (No freeze/thaw cycles.)

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Reference Interval

0.4 BU (Bethesda Units) or less

Interpretive Data

The majority of cases of idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) are caused by ADAMTS13 autoantibodies. Autoantibodies that neutralize ADAMTS13 function are found in approximately two-thirds of idiopathic cases and can be identified and titered by the ADAMTS13 inhibitor test. Non-neutralizing autoantibodies that result in increased ADAMTS13 clearance, but do not inhibit function, are found in approximately one-third of idiopathic TTP cases. Non-neutralizing antibodies are not detected in the inhibitor test but can be detected by ELISA (ADAMTS13 antibody test). ADAMTS13 autoantibodies are not present in congenital TTP (Upshaw-Schulman syndrome). Correlation with clinical information, ADAMTS13 activity, and other relevant laboratory testing is suggested.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

85335

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000229 ADAMTS13 Inhibitor 40824-5
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Aliases

  • von Willebrand Factor Cleaving Protease Inhibitor
ADAMTS13 Inhibitor