Test ID HIS Histone Autoantibodies, Serum
Test Down Notes
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Specimen 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.
Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having drug-induced lupus
Test is not useful for determining prognosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or drug-induced lupus
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Histone Autoantibodies, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
<1.0 Units (negative)
1.0-1.5 Units (borderline)
>1.5 Units (positive)
Units are arbitrarily based on positive control serum.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 3 p.m.
Report Available
1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
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.CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HIS | Histone Autoantibodies, S | 43231-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HIS | Histone Autoantibodies, S | 43231-0 |