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HelpTest Code FCNAB Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 4 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross Hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross Lipemia | Reject |
| Gross Icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
<1.0 Negative AI
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday through Saturday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
86235