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PCNA Antibody, IFA

Test Code
16010


CPT Codes
86255

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Red-top tube (no gel)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


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


Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 4-8 days


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Antibody to proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA Ab) may be detected in a small subpopulation (3-5%) of SLE patients. They are highly SLE-specific and are associated with higher incidence of diffuse glomerulonephritis among SLE patients.




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