RNP Antibody

Message
This test is done at the Piedmont Atlanta Laboratory.
It is part of the ANA SCREEN WTH REFLEX TESTING  LAB1940


Test Code
U1RNP


Quest Code
19887


Alias/See Also
LAB1880     U1 RNP/SNRNP IGG ANTIBODIES             81894


CPT Codes
86235

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat, a.m.; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
<1.0 Negative AI


Clinical Significance
RNP Antibodies have been associated with Mixed Connective Tissue disease.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
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.