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HelpTest Code LAB2001 Autoantibodies to Sm/Autoantibodies to RNP, Serum
Reporting Title
Anti-Sm, RNP Antibodies
Methodology
BIO-FLASH Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Useful for the evaluation of patients with mixed connective tissue disease and systemic lupus erythematous.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top or a speckled-top serum gel tube(s). (Microbially contaminated or heat treated specimens are not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. Sample is stable refrigerated for 7 days
Note: Plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Frozen: OK
Reference Values
Negative: <20 CU
Positive: ≥20 CU
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86235 x 2