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HelpTest Code RO52 Ro52 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Ordering Guidance
This test detects antibodies to Ro52 only. For testing antibodies to both Ro 52 and Ro60, order ROPAN/Ro52 and Ro60 Antibodies, IgG, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<20 CU (negative)
≥20 CU (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86235