Chromatin Antibody
Test Mnemonic
CHRMTN
CPT Codes
- 86235 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
51775-5
Includes
- Chromatin Ab
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 day |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Multiplex |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Anti-chromatin antibody is used as an aid in diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Clinical correlation is required.