Antibodies to RNP antigen are found in some patients with SLE and also in some other connective tissue diseases
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
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 Unit
Results should be interpreted in conjunction with SM Antibody Testing
< 20 Units: Negative
20-39 Units: Weak Positive
40-80 Units: Moderate Positive
>80 Units: Stron Positive
Antibodies to RNP antigen are found in some patients with SLE and also in some other connective tissue diseases
7 days
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