Test ID RNP RNP Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Useful For
Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive
Testing for ribonucleoprotein particle antibodies is not useful in patients without demonstrable antinuclear antibodies.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Reporting Name
RNP Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86235
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
RNP | RNP Ab, IgG, S | 29958-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
RNP | RNP Ab, IgG, S | 29958-6 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Testing Algorithm
For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.