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HelpTest Code RNAP RNA Polymerase III Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 1mL blood in a vacutainer Preferred: Red gel Acceptable: Red
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having systemic sclerosis as part of systemic sclerosis criteria antibody tests
Providing diagnostic and prognostic information in patients with systemic sclerosis
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysReporting Name
RNA Polymerase III Ab, IgG, SReference Values
<20.0 U (negative)
20.0-39.9 U (weak positive)
40.0-80.0 U (moderate positive)
>80.0 U (strong positive)
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83516