Update Type: Replacement Test
Test Updated: 10/23/2024
Test Overview
Test Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Usage
Histone antibody is present in 80-95% of patients with drug-induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), 20-50% of patients with idiopathic SLE, and infrequently in patients with other autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time
1 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
QHIAB
MiChart Code
Histone Antibody
Synonyms
- Anti-Histone Antibody
- Autoantibodies to Histone
- Extractable Nuclear Antibody, Histone
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Quest Valencia 37056
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Additional Information
Test sent to Quest Valencia.
Billing
CPT Code
83516
Fee Code
AA900
LOINC
43231-0
NY State Approved
No