Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG)
Anti-parietal cell antibodies (APCA) target gastric parietal cells and are associated with autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia.
Category: Inflammation & Immune
Also known as: antitela (igg) prema parijetalnim ćelijama
Reference range: 0–10 U/mL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: U/mL
High values may indicate
Positive result may indicate autoimmune gastritis, atrophic gastritis, or pernicious anemia. Further evaluation including B12 and intrinsic factor antibodies is recommended.
Low values may indicate
Negative result suggests no autoimmune reaction against gastric parietal cells.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) level?
- A typical reference range for Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) is 0–10 U/mL (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) measured in?
- Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) is most commonly reported in U/mL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Anti-Parietal Cell Antibody (IgG) over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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