Antiextractable Nuclear Ag

Test Code
006338


Alias/See Also
Anti-ENA; Anti-RNP; Anti-Sm; Anti-Smith


CPT Codes
86235 (x2)

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Specimen Stability
14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; icterus; lipemia; bacterial contamination


Methodology
Multiplex flow immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily 1st shift




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.