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ANA TITER AND PATTERN  Serum

Message
Anti-Nuclear Antibody Titer (only)


Test Code
ANAT


Alias/See Also
Anti-Nuclear Antibody Titer


CPT Codes
86039

Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Specimen Stability
7 days


Limitations
See ANA Screen


Clinical Significance
Semi quantitative test detecting autoantibodies against various cell nuclear proteins.  A titer is reported which is the endpoint at which a clearly discernible stained nuclear pattern is observed.  The pattern is also identified and reported with the titer.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.