Histone Antibodies

Message

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Test Code

HISTON

Alias/See Also

37056

CPT Codes
83516

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.3 mL)

Instructions

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

Transport Container

SST (speckled top) tube

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
BS

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	1000Y	< 1.0 = Negative
		1.0 - 1.5 = Weak Positive
		> 1.5 = Positive

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

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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.