Test Code FAU3R Anti-U3 RNP Antibodies (Fibrillarin)
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Method Name
RIPA Gel Radiography
Reporting Name
Anti-U3 RNP (Fibrillarin)Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm OK |
| Lipemia: | Reject |
| Icterus | Reject |
| Bacterial contamination | Reject |
Clinical Information
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Reference Values
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyTest Classification
This test was developed and its characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86235