ANA w/Rfx ENA/DNA (ANS)

Department: Immunology
Test Synonym(s): LAB3458, ANS, Anti Nuclear Antibody Survey, ANA with Reflex ENA/DNA, ANA Survey
CPT Codes: 86038
Methodology: Indirect immunofluorescence plus ELISA if indicated
Reference Range: Negative
Tube Type: Gold top SST (Clot activator with gel) or red top (no gel)
Specimen: Serum
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: Red top microtainer (1 mL) x3
Volume: 1 tube
Minimum Volume: Red top microtainer (1 mL) x3
Temperature: Allow to clot, store refrigerated (2-8 degrees C)
Stability: Labile specimen. Keep refrigerated.
Reasons for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, extreme lipemia
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Morning
TAT: 24 - 72 hours
Special Instructions: Additional testing (Anti-dsDNA, SSA, SSB, ScL 70, Smith, SM/RNP) will be performed on positive ANA results with titer > or = 1:80

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