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HelpTest ID BLOD1670 Fibrillarin (U3 RNP) Antibody, IgG
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Performed Test Frequency
Tue, Thu, Sat
Report Available
3-7 days
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories
CPT
86235
Ordering Recommendation
Recommended for the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis in patients negative for centromere, Scl-70, or RNA polymerase III antibodies. May predict skeletal muscle involvement and pulmonary arterial hypertension.