Test Code CTDC Connective Tissue Diseases Cascade, Serum
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
CMA | Centromere Ab, IgG, S | Yes | No |
CASMT | ANA2 Cascade | No | No |
RIB | Ribosome P Ab, IgG, S | Yes | No |
ENAE | Ab to Extractable Nuclear Ag Eval,S | Yes | No |
ADNA1 | dsDNA Ab, IgG, S | Yes | No |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA)
≤1.0 U (negative)
1.1-2.9 U (weakly positive)
3.0-5.9 U (positive)
≥6.0 U (strongly positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE ANTIBODIES, IgG
<20.0 U (negative)
20.0-39.9 U (weak positive)
40.0-59.9 U (positive)
≥60.0 U (strong positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86038
86200
83516-Centromere (if appropriate)
83516-Ribosome (if appropriate)
86225-ds-DNA AB IgG, Serum (if appropriate)
86235 x 6-RNP, Sm, SS-B, SS-A, Jo 1, and Scl 70 (if appropriate)
Report Available
3 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |