Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Thursday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks; Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed; Hyperlipemic; Icteric; Heat-treated or contaminated specimens
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Scleroderma (Scl-70) (ENA), Antibody, IgG; RNP (U1) (Ribonucleic Protein) (ENA) Antibody, IgG; Nuclear Antibody (ANA) by IFA, IgG; Fibrillarin (U3 RNP) Antibody, IgG; PM/Scl-100 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot; and RNA Polymerase III Antibody, IgG
CPT Codes
86039, 86235 (x4), 83516
Revised
01-09-17
Initials
SL