ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lupus Comprehensive Reflexive Panel : 0050119

Mnemonic: LUPUS COMP

Methodology: Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry/Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody/Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Semi-Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot for 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Specimens left to clot while refrigerated. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 24 hours, Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Initial testing includes RF, C3, C4, and ANA. Specimens are screened for ANA using ELISA. If antibodies are detected, then an IFA titer will be added. If confirmed by IFA, then specimen will be tested for dsDNA antibody, TPO, Scl-70, and ENA (RNP, Smith, SSA, and SSB) antibodies. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 86431; 86160; 86160; 86038; if reflexed, add 86039; if reflexed, add 86235 x4; 86376; 86225; if  reflexed, add 86256