Test Code ANASR Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen with Reflex Testing
Methodology
Testing Algorithm:
If ANA screen is positive, then anti-Sm, centromere B, chromatin, ds-DNA, Jo 1, ribosomal protein, RNP, Sm-RNP, SS-A, Scl 70, and SS-B will automatically be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name:
IFA and EIA
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
CPT Coding
86039
Secondary ID
HHA1491
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Serum | Refrig., spun |
5 days |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |