ACAB – “Centromere Antibodies” replaced by CENTP – “Centromere Antibody”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

06/20/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | May 2023

Replacement Test

CENTROMERE ANTIBODY

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

ACAB

Ordering Code

3006200

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86256

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

CENTP

Ordering Code

3000483

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86256

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped
plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Lavender EDTA

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Heparinized plasma; hemolysis; lipemia

Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<7 U/mL Negative
7-10 U/mL Equivocal
>10 U/mL Positive
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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Interface Map for CENTP

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Centromere Antibody 3000483
3000483 Centromere Antibody Not available No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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