Lupus Panel (SLE)
Order Name
LUPUS PNL
Test Number: 5500380
Revision Date 03/15/2019
Test Number: 5500380
Revision Date 03/15/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Anti-Nuclear Antibody Screen (ANA) with Reflex to Titer
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 8061-4 |
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Complement C3 and C4
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Turbidometric | |
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DNA Double-Stranded Antibody (anti-ds DNA)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 32677-7 |
|
ENA Screen
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Chemiluminescence Assay | |
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Lupus Panel Interpretation
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 6.5 mL (4) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | For the best stability for all testing within this panel please process specimen in the following way: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature, then separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Combined Stability: Room Temperature N/A, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen 8 days. See the individual assays for their specific stability options. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | ANA screen, C3/C4 are Mon-Fri, ENA, ds-DNA are Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | Assay dependant |
| Clinical Use | To assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of SLE. |
| Notes | |
| CPT Code(s) | 86235; 86225; 86038; 86160x2 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |