CENTROMERE ANTIBODY
Indirect Immunofluorescence
	Test Performed At:
		Barnes- Jewish Hospital
	Specimen Required:
		Draw 7.0 mL (5.0 mL minimum) whole blood in a SST® (Serum Separator Tube) preferred; a plain, red-top tube(s) is acceptable; send to lab.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 3.0 mL serum refrigerate.
	Reference Values:
		Negative
		NOTE:	Serum is assayed against Hep-2 (Human Epithelial) cultured cells. Positive Anti-Centromere results are not tittered.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Friday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-4 days
	CPT Code:
		86255
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Referral Test ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Centromere Ab

Last Updated 01/07