Ordering Recommendation

May be useful to detect central nervous system systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is somewhat rare, or renal involvement in SLE.

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma or other body fluids. Bacterially contaminated or severely lipemic specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval

29 AU/mL or less Negative
30-40 AU/mL Equivocal
41 AU/mL or greater Positive

Interpretive Data

Autoantibodies reacting with cytoplasmic ribosomes are highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus. Ribosomal-P antibodies are found in approximately 12% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and in 90% of patients with lupus psychosis; titers often increase more than fivefold during and before active phases of psychosis.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

83516

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0099249 Ribosome P Antibody, IgG 13636-6
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Aliases

  • Anti-Ribosome P Antibodies
  • Ribosomal P Antibodies
  • Ribosome Antibody
  • rRNP
Ribosomal P Protein Antibody