Pathlab introduced a new anti-MPO reagent for ANCA testing from Friday 17 October 2025. The manufacturer has improved the assay, resolving issues that occasionally affected laboratory processing (but not patient results).
This enhancement has resulted in a one-time downward shift in numerical values, which may be significant in some cases compared to results obtained with the previous reagent. The change may also reduce false positives, without affecting overall assay sensitivity.
To support comparison, Pathlab will run parallel testing for:
Both old and new results will be reported in a comment for these cases. Parallel testing will occur once only; all subsequent results will be based on the new reagent and will not be directly comparable to prior results.
Please send feedback to Andrew Soepnel, Pathlab service lead immunology.
See Anti-MPO Reagent Change (PDF).
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