ANA Confirmation

Test Code: TD_3551

CPT Code(s): 86039

$16

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Antinuclear Antibody

Test Includes

ANA

Methodology

Indirect immunofluorescent assay (IFA) with human epithelial (hep-2) cell line substrate

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia

Reference Range(s)

Negative
Will reflex to ANA titer and pattern if result is positive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube.