A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Disease Activity Panel

Test Code
19882


Includes
DNA (ds) Antibody
Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody
Complement Component C3c
Complement Component C4c


Preferred Specimen
 4ML Serum


Minimum Volume
1.6ml serum


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA) • Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
See individual assays


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
This panel may be useful in monitoring the disease activity of Systemic Lupus Erythematosis patients.




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.