14.3.3 eta Protein 14.3.3 eta Protein

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

14.3.3. eta Protein

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

14-3-3 eta Protein

EPIC Order Name

14.3.3 ETA Protein, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Clinical Info

14-3-3 eta protein is a joint-derived, proinflammatory mediator that is implicated in the joint erosion process and pathogenesis of RA.
Serum 14-3-3 eta is elevated in both early and established RA.
14-3-3 eta is highly specific for RA. Serum 14-3-3 eta may be especially helpful in identifying patients with early RA where it provides a 15% incremental benefit to the diagnostic sensitivity of markers, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor and Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibodies.

Specimen Type

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen

Causes for Rejection Hemolysis; lipemia

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature and Refrigerated  3 Days
                 Frozen  7 Days
 
Causes for Rejection       Hemolysis; lipemia

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Days Performed

TAT: 7-13 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

83520
 
Loinc Code: 75880-5

PDM

1859784

Result Interpretation

< 0.2  ng/mL

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