Histone Antibody

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO88
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HISTN
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 37056

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

12 hours Fasting


Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

8 hours Ambient
1 week Refrigerated (Preferred)
1 month Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.3 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

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


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Wednesday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

3 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00910419


CPT Coding

83516