Test Code HISTON Histone Antibody, IgG
Additional Codes
| PathLab | HISTON |
| Epic ID | LAB2532 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to a plastic vial.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.30 mL of serum
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | X |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Room Temp | 48 hours |
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma or urine. Contaminated specimens. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City, UT
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
CPT Code Information
83516