Centromere B Antibody

Test Code
CENTB


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
May be performed individually or as reflex on ANA positive specimen. Rejection criteria: Hemolysis, specimens >2 days not frozen.


Transport Container
SST Tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Methodology
AtheNA multilyte EIA



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.