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Test Code LAB2330 Extractable Nuclear Antigen Antibody Panel (ENA)

Additional Codes:

ENA

Includes:

Antibody to RNP/Sm Complex, RNP, Smith (Sm), SSA (Ro), SSB (La), Scleroderma (Scl-70) and JO-1

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume: 6 mL; Minimum 4 mL

Pediatric Collection:

Two Gold or Red microtainers filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. Serum may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8C. For longer storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported same day as performed.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.5 ml

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

Range Interpretation
< 1.0 AI Negative

> 1.1 AI

 Positive

AI - Antibody Index

Positive

AI – Antibody Index