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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Synonyms
- Mutated citrullinated vimentin
- anti-SA
- RA
- synovial
Expected Turnaround Time
10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube or serum transfer tube
Collection
Separate serum from the cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x6 |
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; lipemic or icteric specimen
Test Details
Use
This test is used for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, prognosis and management.
Methodology
ELISA
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