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CHROMATIN

Test Code
LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)


Alias/See Also
  • Anti-Chromatin
  • Anti-DNP
  • Anti-Nucleosome
  • Chromatin IgG Ab


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


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


Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Batched; once per day


Clinical Significance
Chromtain Antibody plays a central role in the autoimmune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Approximately 90% of patients with SLE have sera that will exhibit reactivity to nucleosomes. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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