HISTONE ANTIBODY

Test Code

LAB7840

CPT Codes
83516

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Instructions

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

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 48 hours; otherwise freeze

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

T, Th

Batched; once per day run

Clinical Significance

The presence of histone antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings to aid in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), drug-induced SLE, and related connective tissue disease.

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.