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.