Smith/RNP Antibodies

Test ID: 

705293

CPT code:

86225; 86235(x8)

Synonyms:

Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Profile, 9-biomarkers, by Multiplex Immunoassay, dsDNA, RNP, Sm, SS-A, SS-B, Scl-70, Chromatin, Jo-1, Centromere B

ANA Comprehensive Panel

Clinical Use:

Detect antibodies associated with SLE and mixed connective tissue disease. Anti-Sm is highly specific for SLE. Anti-RNP is found with a variety of rheumatoid diseases. RNP, Sm, SS-A, SS-B, Scl-70, and Jo-1 are extractable nucleoprotein complexes found in the nucleus and/or cytoplasm of substrate cells.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; icterus