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Test Code LAB2814 Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) with Reflex to ENA Panel and ADNA

Important Note

ANA SCREEN [LAB147] is temporarily unavailable.  Please order ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA) BY IFA, REFLEX (LABCORP) [LAB9616]

Additional Codes:

ANA REF

Includes:

Anti-Nuclear Antibody.  All positive results are quantitated for titer and pattern by IFA using HEP-2 cell line.  If indicated, ENA Panel (Sm, RNP/Sm, SSA, SSB, SCL70, RNP and Jo-1) and ADNA will be performed

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume:  8 mL; Minimum 5 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. Store serum samples for up to 3 days at 2-8C. For long term storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

2 days.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

1.0 ml serum

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

ANA <1:80 (Negative)

Interpretive Data:

This test is performed by IFA on HEP-2 cell substrate.