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Antinuclear Ab, Dual Pattern Reflex
Test Code38700
CPT Codes
86039<br /> Non-orderable Reflex Code
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL).
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Transport Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-5 days
Reference Range
< 1:80
