Centromere

Test Code
CENT1


Alias/See Also
Epic:LAB2221

ACA (Anticentromere Antibodies)
Anticentromere Antibodies
Centromere Antibodies, IgG
Centromere Autoantibodies
CREST
HEp-2
Scleroderma Antibodies (? FOR SPECIFIC TEST)
Centromere Antibody
Anti-Centromere Antibodies
Centromere B


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 3 mL




Minimum Volume

0.5 mL




Other Acceptable Specimens

Collection Container: Red top




Instructions
Centrifuge and separate cells after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection.


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: > 48 hours




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, hemolyzed, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements.




Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday




Report Available

2 days




Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: September 27, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.