Lupus Profile

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For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

LUPPK

Alias/See Also

31156

CPT Codes
86225, 86431, 86235 (2), 86376, 83516, 86015, 86160 (2)

Includes

Includes: DNA Antibodies Native(255), Rheumatoid Factor(4418), SM & RNP Antibodies(7448), Sjogren's Antibodies(7832), Ana w/Relfex Titer(249), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies(5081), Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody Elisa(15114), ACTIN (Smooth Muscle) Antibody IgG(15043), Complement Component C3C(351), Complement Component C4C(353), Scleroderma Antibodies(4942)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 1.0 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Even days of the week
BS; RA = TX; C3C & C4C = AU; GASTRIC = RQEZ

Report Available

3 days

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 18, 2022

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.