ILDdx Profile (RDL)
Use
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) can complicate several collagen vascular diseases, including Systemic Sclerosis (SS),Sjorgens's Syndrome (SjS), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM), and ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (AAV). Identifying an underlying autoimmune disorder in ILD patients has critical importance in therapuetic decision-making and has a meaningful impact on prognosis.
Special Instructions
Refer to the literature for specific assay details involved in the profile. Reflexes are performed based on initial test results: ANCA and ANA tests reflex to additional antibody testing if positive.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics were determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The results of this test should not be solely relied upon for diagnostic purposes without the consultation of a qualified healthcare provider.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 11572-5
- 57093-7
- 35333-4
- 33772-5
- 33771-7
- 45149-2
- 45152-6
- 33921-8
- 103691-2
- 26975-3
- 101221-0
- 18484-6
- 70257-1
- 42254-3
- 35279-9
Result Turnaround Time
14-21 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 8 days |
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