Crithidia luciliae
Test Mnemonic
CRITH
CPT Codes
- 86255 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6457-6
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Thu
Turnaround Time
1 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Detection of antibodies to double stranded DNA in the evalution of systemic Lupus Erythematosus