Histone Antibodies
Order Name
HISTONE AB
Test Number: 5564350
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5564350
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Histone Antibodies
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or serum gel tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | Histone Antibody is present in 80-95% of patients with drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 20-50% of patients with idiopathic SLE, and infrequently in patients with other autoimmune connective tissue diseases. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 012518 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 012518 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83516 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |