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HelpOrderable Name FFRFT Anti-Synthetase Profile
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: 10 mL Red
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Acceptable: SST
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
RIPA Gel Radiography; ELISA
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL (volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 60 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Warm OK; Cold OK |
| Gross lipemia: | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Other: | Anything other than serum; bacterial contamination |
Reference Values
Anti-PL-7 Ab, Anti-PL-12 Ab, Anti-EJ Ab, Anti-OJ Ab:
Reference Range: Negative
Interpretation for:
Anti-Jo-1 Ab:
Reference Range: <20
Negative: <20 units
Weak Positive: 20-39 units
Moderate Positive: 40-80 units
Strong Positive: >80 units
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
16 to 25 daysCPT Code Information
83516 x 4
86235