RNP-Smooth Muscle Antibody

Test Name

RNP-Smooth Muscle Antibody

Alternate Description

Anti-DNA Antibodies to Ribonucleoprotein (RNP)

LIS Code

ARNP

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 0.7 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

RNP-Smooth Muscle 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