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Test Code RIB Ribosome P Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Ribosome P Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

As an adjunct in the evaluation of patients with lupus erythematosus (LE)

 

Aids in the differential diagnosis of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with LE

Testing Algorithm

See Connective Tissue Disease Cascade (CTDC) in Special Instructions.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reference Values

<1.0 U (negative)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday; 4 p.m.

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

83516

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
RIB Ribosome P Ab, IgG, S 53892-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
RIB Ribosome P Ab, IgG, S 53892-6

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Secondary ID

87837