EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS SCREEN (ANTI-Sm/RNP, ANTI-SSA, AND ANTI-SSB), BLOOD

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Draw 2.0 mL of 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 freeze.

 

Reference Values:

 

 

Negative

 

 

NOTE:

All positive screens will be reflexed to specific tests for the following antigens: RNP, Sm, SSA, and SSB.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Tuesday, Thursday

 

Cut- Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

2-6 days

 

CPT Code:

 

 

86235

 

Care Manager Order Name:

 

 

ENA Screen ONCE RTN

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

ENA Screen

 

Last Updated 01/07