Test Code RIB Ribosome P Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
Ribosome P Ab, IgG, SUseful For
As an adjunct in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
May be useful in the phenotypic stratification of SLE patients at risk for neuropsychiatric SLE, lupus nephritis and/or hepatitis
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
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
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-Treated | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
RIB | Ribosome P Ab, IgG, S | 53892-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
RIB | Ribosome P Ab, IgG, S | 53892-6 |