Test Details
Methodology
ELISA
Result 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.
Use
This test is used for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, prognosis and management.
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 Instructions
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.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x6 |
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; lipemic or icteric specimen
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520375 | Anti-MCV antibody | 54022-9 | 520376 | Anti-MCV antibody | U/mL | 54022-9 |
| Order Code | 520375 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Anti-MCV antibody | |||||
| Order Loinc | 54022-9 | |||||
| Result Code | 520376 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Anti-MCV antibody | |||||
| UofM | U/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 54022-9 |