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ANTIBODY TO EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGEN EVALUATION, SERUM

Test Code
ENAE


CPT Codes
86235

Includes
This evaluation consists of testing for JO1, RNP, SM, SCL70, SSA & SSB IgG antibodies.


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: Two gold top microtainers


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top Tube


Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube. Aliquot 0.5 ml serum.
Required for testing: 0.5 mL. Avoid the freeze-thaw cycling.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours   Refrigerated: 48 hours   Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Tuesday


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
The components of this evaluation are useful in evaluating patients with suspected connective tissue diseases.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.



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.