Anti Histone Antibody

Test Name

Anti  Histone Antibody

LIS Code

AHIS

Availability

Once a week.

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or .7 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

Anti-Histome Antibody

Special Handling Instructions

DO NOT FREEZE.

Specimen Stability

48 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Stat Availability

Not

Test Results

Numerical Value