ANA Reflex Nuclear AB Profile

Test Code: TD_4296

CPT Code(s): 86038

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

ANA Reflex Nuclear AB Profile

Methodology

Indirect immunofluorescent assay. Human epithelial (hep-2) cell line substrate

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia

Reference Range(s)

Negative
Will Reflex to ANA Titer and Pattern and Nuclear Antibody

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

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

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. Refrigerate.