ANA Reflex Autoimmune AB Profile

Test Code: TD_4278

CPT Code(s): 86038

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Antinuclear Antibody with Reflex

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 and Autoimmune Antibody Profile when result is positive.
Additional charges will apply

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.