TEST ID 2777 CPL MUTATED CITRULLINATED VIMENTIN AB
Additional Codes
Mcv AB
Anti-mcv
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-CPL Lab
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel gold top
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Gold- Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hoursof collection. Refrigerate.
Red- Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated(preferred) | 14 days |
Ambient | 7 days | |
Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided