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HelpTest Code IMML13 Histone Autoantibodies, Serum
Clinical Information
Histone antibody is present in 80-95% of patients with drug-induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), 20-50% of patients with idiopathic SLE, and infrequently in patients with other autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
Synonym
- YHIST
Specimen Required
1 mL serum from Gold SST. Overnight fasting preferred.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reference Values
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Method Description
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reporting Name
Histone Autoantibodies
CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
43231-0