Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to RDL (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
10-14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-12 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 2 Months
Rejection Criteria
Ambient
Test Volume Required
6 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Requires TSO form.
Included Tests
Anti-SAE-1 Ab, Anti-Jo-1 Ab, Anti-Mi-2 Ab, Anti-PL-7 Ab, Anti-PL-12 Ab, Anti-EJ Ab, Anti-OJ Ab, Anti-SRP Ab, Anti-MDA5 Ab, Anti-NXP2 Ab, Anti-TIF-1? Ab, Anti-Ku Ab, Anti-U2 RNP Ab, Anti-PM/Scl-100 Ab, Anti-SSA 52 kD Ab, Anti-U1 RNP Ab and Anti-Fibrillarin U3 RNP Ab.
Comments
RDL test code: 1223. Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
83516 (x9), 86235 (x8)
Revised
07-25-18
Initials
SL
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