Connective Tissue Diseases Cascade

Test Code

902211

CPT Codes
86038, 86200, 86255

Includes

   Profile includes the following test codes:

   37092 - DNA(ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA w/Reflex to Titer
   11173 - Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibody IgG
   19946X[18599] - ANAchoice (R) Specific Abs Cascading Reflex

Preferred Specimen

   3 mL serum (SS, serum separator tube), or (R, red-top tube
   (no gel)), room temperature
   Minimum: 1.2 mL

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred.

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

   RT: 4 days
   Refrigerated (cold packs): 7 days
   Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Reject criteria: Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Plasma,
Grossly icteric

Methodology
See Individual Tests

Setup Schedule

Daily. All shifts

Report Available

6 Days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.