Epic Code LAB848 Histone Antibody, IgG
Additional Codes
ARUP: 0050860
Test Name Alias
AHA IgG, AHA | Anti-Histone Antibodies | Antihistone Antibodies | Histone IgG
Specimen Requirements
Collect: SST
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to a pour over tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or urine. Contaminated specimens. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Specimen Stability
Refridgerated (Preferred)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Test Frequency
Sent to ARUP.
Performed: Mon, Wed-Sat
Reported:1-3 days from receipt.
Reference Range
Effective May 16, 2011
0.9 units or less | Negative |
1.0-1.5 units | Weak Positive |
1.6-2.5 units | Moderate Positive |
2.6 units or greater | Strong Positive |
Performing Department
REFERRAL SEND OUTS
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Send Out to REFERRAL LABORATORY
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
CPT
83516
Reviewed Date
6/9/2023