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Clinical System Name
Ribosomal P Antibody
Description
As an adjunct in the evaluation of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage location: CPA Refrigerator, FrigF Rack.
Off-site collection: Avoid hemolysis. Spin blood, refrigerate 1 mL serum/plasma in a polypropylene aliquot tube.
Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room temp | |
| Refrigerated |
7 d |
| Frozen | 6 m |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617
Synonyms
Anti-Ribosomal P; Ribosomal P; A Ribo P
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F | 1-3 d |
Methodology
Method: Immunoassay on Bioplex 2200
Analytical Volume: 0.4 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| AI | |
|---|---|
| Negative | < 1.0 |
| Positive | > 1.0 |
CPT Codes
83516