Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody

Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody

Test Code

34088
86235
34088
86235
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Clinical Significance

Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody - Chromatin Antibody plays a central role in the autoimmune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Approximately 90% of patients with SLE have sera that will exhibit reactivity to nucleosomes.

Test Resources

Algorithm

ANA, IFA, Cascade with Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel 2, with Reflexes (test code 94954).

Clinical Focus

Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related Diseases

Test Summary

ANA, IFA, Cascade and Rheumatoid Arthritis Panel 2, With Reflexes

Test Summary

ANAlyzeR ANA, IFA with Reflex Titer/Pattern, Systemic Autoimmune Panel 1

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

<1.0 AI Negative

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

<1.0 AI Negative
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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