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HelpTest ID ROPAN Ro52 and Ro60 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Secondary ID
615248Useful For
Evaluating patients at risk for connective tissue disease with or without interstitial lung disease
Differentiation of antibodies to Ro52 and Ro60 in patients known to be positive for anti-SS-A (Ro) antibodies
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Ro52 ANTIBODY, IgG
<20 CU (negative)
≥20 CU (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages
Ro60 ANTIBODY, IgG
<20 CU (negative)
≥20 CU (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86235 x 2