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PCNA Antibody, IFA
Test Code16010
CPT Codes
86255
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Red-top tube (no gel)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 4-8 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Antibody to proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA Ab) may be detected in a small subpopulation (3-5%) of SLE patients. They are highly SLE-specific and are associated with higher incidence of diffuse glomerulonephritis among SLE patients.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |