Test Name
GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE ANTIBODY (ANTI-GBM)
Aliases
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Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
AUTOIMMUNITY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
2ml serum, Serum separator tube (SST/ GEL) or plain red top vacutainer.
Clinical Utility
Used to diagnose anti-GBM (Goodpasture’s) disease in patients with suspected rapidly progressive kidney failure and/or pulmonary–renal symptoms to enable early, life-saving treatment.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026