Histone Antibodies
Marker of drug induced lupus. Also found in up to 30% cases of classical SLE. This assay is only performed on samples with a positive homogenous pattern ANA
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12791 |
| Additional Information | Highly sensitive and specific marker of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Also found in a small percentage of patients with autoimmune chronic active hepatitis. Positive in RA/SLE etc. |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab (Protein reference unit (PRU) Sheffield.) |
| Contact | https://immqas.org.uk/TestItem.asp?id=457 |
| Advice | https://immqas.org.uk/TestItem.asp?id=457 |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | See reference range on referral website |
| Units | iu/mL |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| IP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| GP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Telepath | SIMM1L |
