ANA pattern and titer
Test Code
ANA pattern and titer
Description
Collect
Collect in a plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, lipemic, grossly hemolyzed, microbially contaminated specimens, or specimens with visible particulates should not be used.
Storage Transport Temp
Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Up to 8 hours ambient or 48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C. Freeze at or below -20°C for longer storage or shipping.
Performed
Tue and Thur
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Department
Immunology Lab - Diagnostic
Synonyms
IFA (ANA Pattern and titer);Indirect Flourescent Antibody;Antinuclear AB (ANA Pattern and titer);Centromere AB (ANA Pattern and titer)
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis: C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB), Anti-ds-DNA antibody (DNAC)
Reference Interval
Negative at 1:40
CPT Code
86038