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Test Code CHRAB Chromatin Ab

Important Note

N/A

Infectious

Additional Codes

N/A

Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood

Red top

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

UCMC Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood from venipuncture.  Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.  If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required. 

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Gross lipemia

Gross icterus

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

N/A

Test Components

Serum

CPT Codes

86235

LOINC Codes

N/A

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPlex 2200

Additional Information

N/A

Volume

Preferred Volume

2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Volume

1 mL

Turnaround Time

 

Monday through Friday

 

Synonyms/Search Keywords

Chromatin Antibodies

ANA autoantibodies

Last Reviewed Date

08/13/2024