Test Code CMA Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
Centromere Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Evaluating patients with clinical signs and symptoms compatible with systemic sclerosis including skin involvement, Raynaud phenomenon, and arthralgias
Aiding in the diagnosis of calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasis (CREST) syndrome
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Connective Tissue Disease Cascade.
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMA | Centromere Ab, IgG, S | 31290-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMA | Centromere Ab, IgG, S | 31290-0 |