Also known as: CENP; CENPB; ANA
Centromere antibodies occur in several auto-immune conditions; frequently in Limited Systemic Scleroderma (formerly called CREST Syndrome), and occasionally are found in the diffuse form of Scleroderma. They are rare in other Rheumatic conditions and in healthy persons. They are found in 55-70% of patients with Limited Systemic Scleroderma, and in 15% of those with the diffuse form. The specificity of this test is >98%.
Please Request ANA for this test.
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
1-2 days
Laboratory method
Immunofluorescence and/or EliA automated Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference range/units
Reported as Positive or Negative with a comment
Associated tests
Not applicable
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
