Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Ribonucleoprotein,; ENA Antibodies; Ribonuclear Protein Antibody; RNP Antibody; Extractable Nuclear Ab; Smith Antibodies
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB05051
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 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; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL serum
CPT Codes
86235
Revised
02-20-17
Initials
SL