Multiplex 9 Ab Cascade

Test Code

14194

CPT Codes
86225, 86235 (x4)<br>Restricted Client Code

Includes

DNA (ds) Antibody
Sm/RNP Antibody
RNP Antibody
Sm Antibody
Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody
Sjogren's Antibody (SS-A)
Sjogren's Antibody (SS-B)
Scl-70 Antibody
Jo-1 Antibody

The cascade stops upon the first positive antibody found in a group. It is possible that antibodies in subsequent groups are also positive, but will not be added or reported. Please contact your local Quest Diagnostics Laboratory if you are interested in adding this additional testing.

If all five of those antibodies are negative, four additional antibodies will be reflexed at an additional charge: SSA (CPT code(s): 86235), SSB (CPT code(s): 86235), Scl-70 (CPT code(s): 86235), Jo-1 (CPT code(s): 86235).

Preferred Specimen

9 mL serum submitted in a plastic screw-cap vial

Minimum Volume

4.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Grossly hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Methodology
See Individual Tests

Setup Schedule

Set up and Report available: See individual tests

Reference Range

See individual tests

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.