CENTROMERE B. ANTIBODY

Test:
465
CPT:
86038
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Synonyms
ANA With Reflex if Positive
Special Instructions
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) will reflex if positive to centromere B; chromatin; dsDNA; Jo-1; RNP; scl-70; Sjögren’s A; Sjögren’s B; Smith (Sm). If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 – 3 days

Specimen Requirements

Specimen
1 – 3 days
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; icterus

Test Details

Use
Assay for screening for ANAs in patients suspected of having SLE

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