Anti Fodrin Ab, IgG, IgA (RDL)

Test Code

35814

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days

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

Gross hemolysis
Lipemic
Bacterial contamination
Icteric
Non-serum specimen types

Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Clinical Significance

According to the latest findings, the routine screening for antibodies directed against alphafodrin can be a useful tool in diagnosing early stage Sjogren's syndrome.

Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services 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.