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Ribosomal P Antibody, CSF
Test Code90637
CPT Codes
83516
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Submit original collection tube or use plastic screw-cap vial or pour-off tube.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
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 • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat, a.m.; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
<1.0 Negative
Clinical Significance
Ribosomal P Antibodies are associated with the neuropsychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
