Specific ENA Pnl (ANP)

Department: Immunology
Test Synonym(s): LAB3457, ANP, Specific ENA Panel, Specific ANA Profile
Test Components: SSA, SSB, Scl-70, Smith, Sm/RNP
CPT Codes: 86235
Methodology: ELISA
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) x2
Volume: 1 tube
Minimum Volume: Red top microtainer (1 mL) x2
Temperature: Allow to clot, store refrigerated (2-8 degrees C)
Stability: Labile specimen. Keep refrigerated.
Reasons for Rejection: Extreme lipemia and/or hemolysis
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Morning
TAT: 24 - 72 hours
Special Instructions: This panel of specific anti-nuclear antigens is designed, in most cases, to be performed in the context of a positive ANA result. For a reflex testing panel that tests this group of antibodies only after first confirming ANA positivity, please consider ordering ANA with reflexed ENA/DNA

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