Histone Antibodies

Test/Investigation

Histone Antibodies

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

HIST

Indications

Drug induced lupus

Comments/Precautions

Must have a +ve homogenous Hep2 pattern. Referred outside of EPA.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative