ANTICENTROMERE ANTIBODY

Synonyms: ACA
Computer Code: (ACA)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes and refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: Normal: Titer less than 160
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition: SEROL
Test Frequency: 3/week
Routine TAT: 2-3 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86039
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII