Sm and RNP (Smith and Ribnucleoprotein) Antibodies, Serum

Test Code
1073


CPT Codes
86235 x 2

Preferred Specimen
Serum gel tube(s)-


Minimum Volume
 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of serum


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Green-top (heparin) tube is not acceptable


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday


Reference Range
"ANTI-Sm

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

ANTI-RNP

Negative (reported as positive or negative
"


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
Performed by Mayo Medical Laboratory



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.