Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody (GPC)
Immunology
Sample and container requirements
Serum
Minimum volume required
4 ml Blood
Special requirements
none
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Store at 4oC
Turnaround time
5 days
Reference range
Negative
Clinical guidance
Some indications: Pernicious Anaemia, Atrophic Gastritis
Notes
If GPC antibodies are positive an Intrinsic factor antibody test will be added if not requested at source.
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026