Laboratory Medicine Program
Autoantibody profile - ENA4
(ENA4, RNP, Sm, Ro, La)
Clinical Decription:
Autoantibodies to Sm, RNP, SSA, SSB are considered to be diagnostic markers for systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, Sjorgren?s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis.
<br/><em>Dade Behring ENA4 package insert</em>
Method: ELISA; Labotech
Component Tests Used: Anti-Sm, Anti-RNP, Anti-SSA (Ro), Anti-SSB (La)
Reference Ranges Used:
Negative
Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)
Shipping: 4C
Special Instructions: n/a
Testing Schedule(s): Weekly.
Turnaround Time: 20 days
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