Test ID CMA Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Useful For
Evaluating patients with clinical signs and symptoms compatible with systemic sclerosis including skin involvement, Raynaud phenomenon, and arthralgias
Aiding in the diagnosis of calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasis (CREST) syndrome
Special Instructions
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Centromere Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 4 p.m.
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
83516
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMA | Centromere Ab, IgG, S | 31290-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMA | Centromere Ab, IgG, S | 31290-0 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Testing Algorithm
See Connective Tissue Disease Cascade (CTDC) in Special Instructions.