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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | CONTP |
| EPIC | LAB10699 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms compatible with connective tissue diseases
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence (IF)
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Reference Values
See individual analytes
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1-3 Days
Profile Information
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Individual Test Description |
|---|
| ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES |
| COMPLEMENT C3, SERUM |
| COMPLEMENT C4, SERUM |
| C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP) |
| RHEUMATOID FACTOR, SERUM |
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
2. If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen frozen in plastic vial on dry ice.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 48 Hours
Room Temp: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86038 | Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) | |
| 86039 | Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Titer | if Indicated |
| 86140 | C-reactive Protein | |
| 86160 | Complement, Antigen, Each Component | |
| 86431 | Rheumatoid Factor, Quantitative |
Keywords
ANA (ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES)
C3 (THIRD COMPONENT OF COMPLEMENT)
C4 (FOURTH COMPONENT OF COMPLEMENT)
CRP (C-REACTIVE PROTEIN)
RF (RHEUMATOID FACTOR)
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube