Anti Ku Antibody
Abbrev Code: | LabCorp Misc | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). | ||
CPT Codes: | 83516 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 14-21 days. | ||
Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2.2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL Does not permit repeat analysis |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within one hour of collection centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL; 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 7 days room temperature; 14 days refrigerated; 60 days frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (LabCorp) |
Referral Lab number: | 520030 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative |
Use: | Anti-Ku antibodies are found in about 20% of IIM; associated with overlap syndromes such as PM/SSc (most common), SLE/PM and other autoimmune disorders such as PM, SS, SSc, SLE, UCTD, MCTD, RA; common clinical features include arthralgias/arthritis, myositis, Raynaud's, esophageal dysmotility and ILD. |
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