Histone Antibodies HISTONE AB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Histone Antibody

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Histone Antibody, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Histone Antibodies

Clinical Info

Evaluate suspected drug-induced lupus. Negative results do not rule out drug-induced lupus.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s)
Specimen:  1.0  mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature:  Room Temperature
Stability:  14 Days Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 6 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Burlington

CPT

86235

PDM

5707775

Result Interpretation

Negative:  <1.0  units
Weak Positive: 1.0 - 1.5 units
Moderate positive: 1.6 - 2.5  units
Strong Positive: > 2.5 units

Forms