A positive result indicates the presence of Centromere antibodies and suggests the possibility of CREST Syndrome.
1.0 mL Serum in an SST Gold Top Tube
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
8 hrs Ambient
2 days Refrigerated
28 days Frozen
Do not transport Frozen.
Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs.
0.5 mL Serum
< 20 Units
A positive result indicates the presence of Centromere antibodies and suggests the possibility of CREST Syndrome.
7 days
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