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Test Code RO60 Ro60 Antibody, IgG, Serum


Ordering Guidance


This test detects antibodies to Ro60 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

Serum

Specimen 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 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86235