Lupus/Complement Panel
Order Name
LUPUS COM
Test Number: 5573000
Revision Date 07/19/2005
Test Number: 5573000
Revision Date 07/19/2005
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Anti-Nuclear Antibody Screen (ANA) with Reflex to Titer
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 8061-4 |
|
Complement C3 and C4
|
Turbidometric | |
|
DNA Double-Stranded Antibody (anti-ds DNA)
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 32677-7 |
|
Smith Antibody (Sm Antibody, Anti-Smith)
|
Chemiluminescence Assay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL (2) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Centrifuge and separate serum- aliquot into two 1 mL samples. Refrigerate one and freeze one. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 5 Days |
| Clinical Use | To assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of SLE. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86038; 86225; 86160x2; 86235; 86668 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |