Connective Tissue Disease Cascade, Serum
Order Code: CTDC
Test Summary
Evaluation of patients with signs and symptoms compatible with connective tissue diseases
Aliases
- Mayo code CTDC
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
This test is not recommended for: Testing in clinical situations in which there is a high prevalence of connective tissue diseases (eg, rheumatology specialty practice); Follow-up evaluation of patients with known connective tissue diseases
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 21 Days
- Frozen: 21 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a red top tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia
Order Code
CTDC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6502
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86038 86200 83516-Centromere (if appropriate) 83516-Ribosome (if appropriate) 86225-ds-DNA Ab with Reflex (if appropriate) 86255-ds-DNA Ab by Crithidia IFA (if appropriate) 86235 x 6-RNP
- Sm
- SS-B
- SS-A
- Jo 1
- and Scl 70 (if appropriate)
Billing Code
- 650005
- 650006
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories -- Rochester Superior Drive
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester MN, 55901
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester MN, 55901
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 3 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
This test is not recommended for: Testing in clinical situations in which there is a high prevalence of connective tissue diseases (eg, rheumatology specialty practice); Follow-up evaluation of patients with known connective tissue diseases
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 21 Days
- Frozen: 21 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a red top tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia
Billing
CPT Code
- 86038 86200 83516-Centromere (if appropriate) 83516-Ribosome (if appropriate) 86225-ds-DNA Ab with Reflex (if appropriate) 86255-ds-DNA Ab by Crithidia IFA (if appropriate) 86235 x 6-RNP
- Sm
- SS-B
- SS-A
- Jo 1
- and Scl 70 (if appropriate)
Billing Code
- 650005
- 650006
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 3 - 4 days