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RNP Antibody
Test CodeLAB772
Quest Code
19887
CPT Codes
86235
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
P.M. Sets up 6 days a week.
Reference Range
<1.0 Negative AI
Clinical Significance
RNP Antibodies have been associated with Mixed Connective Tissue disease.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130