Centromere Autoantibody

• CPT Code: 86235
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: Serum Gel
• Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; TAT 24 hrs
• Instructions: 2.0mL serum from Red Top. Ref for no longer than 48hrs. Freeze is testing is delayed. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
• Text: Aid in the assessment of scleroderma. Centromere autoantibodies are found in 22% of patients with systemic sclerosis and in 12% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. Components: NCEN Anti-Centromere; COMTS ANA Interpretation.
• Methodology: Microparticle multiplex immunoassay