Centromere Antibody, IgG
Abbrev Code: | CNTIGG | ||
Order Code: | LAB6340 | Order Name: | Centromere Antibody IgG |
Synonyms: | Anti-centromere Antibody; Centromere B | ||
Methodology: | Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86235 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed twice weekly; results are reported within 4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.9 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Severely lipemic or hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.35 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 14 days. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Phadia ELiA G) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Diagnosis of systemic autoimmune disease. |
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