Methodology
Immunoassay (IA); Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay (RIPA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnositcs Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Thursday
Standard TAT
5-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-12 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated:7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
6 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 4 hours of collection. Split serum into 2x transfer tubes, 3 mL Serum in each tube.
Included Tests
Autoantibodies for PL-7, PL-12, Mi-2, Ku, EJ, OJ, SRP, Jo-1 Antibody
CPT Codes
86235 (x3), 83516 (x5)
Revised
07-18-16
Initials
SL