RIBOSOME P ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM

Test Code
LAB1234003


CPT Codes
83516

Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: 2 Gold Top Microtainers


Minimum Volume
0.5mL serum


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.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated 2-8°C 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to fully fill tube 


Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday  Dayshift


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Antinuclear sub-serology testing is NOT suggested unless a positive immunofluorescence result is obtained on initial ANA testing.
Frequency of these antibodies in the non-diseased population is unknown and positivity does not necessarily suggest that a connective
tissue disease is present.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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