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HelpTest Code LAB1232263 Ribosome P Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Ribosome P Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-Treated | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
As an adjunct in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
May be useful in the phenotypic stratification of SLE patients at risk for neuropsychiatric SLE, lupus nephritis and/or hepatitis
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.
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 |