Test Code RNAPolyIII RNA Polymerase III Antibody
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Plain Red
Serum/Refrigerate
Methodology
ELIA Immunoassay
Turnaround Time
Batch tested Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Testing days subject to change based on volume
Reference Range
≤7.0 Unit/mL Negative
Note
Antibody results should not be used alone for diagnosis and must be interpreted in light of clinical manifestations and other test results.
RNA POL III antibodies are significant for the clinical diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. In systemic sclerosis, 95% of patients were seen to have SSc autoantibodies.
CPT Code
86235