Chromatin Autoantibody : 1015926

Test Code
CHROMB or 1015926


Alias/See Also
Autoantibody Testing


CPT Codes
86235

Instructions
Serum separator tube (gold top preferred) or a plain red top tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot serum (Min. 0.2 mL) into a standard transport tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 3 months if frozen within 24 hours


Methodology
Multiplex flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday


Report Available
1-4 days


Reference Range
less than 1.0 AI - Negative


Clinical Significance
Used as an aid in the diagnosis of systemic autoimmune diseases.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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