Histone Antibody, IgG
Abbrev Code: | HSTON | ||
Order Code: | LAB3548 | Order Name: | Histone Antibody IgG |
Synonyms: | Anti-histone Antibody IgG; Drug Induced SLE | ||
Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
CPT Codes: | 83516 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. Plasma or urine. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 50860 (AHA) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Histone antibodies are present in 20-55% of idiopathic SLE and 80-95% of drug induced SLE. They occur in less than 20% of other types of connective tissue diseases. |
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