(CENTB) CENTROMERE B ANTIBODY | |
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Test Code: CENT | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Centromere B Ab | Method: MultiPlex Bead Immuno |
Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed specimens. | |
Clinical Utility: Centromere antibody is useful for evaluating patients with clinical signs and symptoms compatible with systemic sclerosis including skin involvement, Raynaud phenomenon, and arthralgias. | |
CPT Code: 83516 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen >2 Months |