RNP Antibody

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO2580
  • Soft Test Code:
  • RNP
Clinical Significance

Antibodies to RNP antigen are found in some patients with SLE and also in some other connective tissue diseases


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

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.


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

<20 Unit


Test Comments:

 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


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Significance

Antibodies to RNP antigen are found in some patients with SLE and also in some other connective tissue diseases


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Friday
Departments
  • Immunology
Turn Around Time

7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01426237


CPT Coding

86235