CENTROMERE B, QT

Test Code

LAB7843

CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

OR

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
otherwise freeze at -20° or lower

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Batched; once per day

Clinical Significance

Anti-centromere antibody is diagnostic for the form of scleroderma known as CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly and telangiectasis).

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.