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ANA Scr,IFA w/refl Titer/Pattern/Multiplex 11 Ab
Test Code902516
CPT Codes
86038<br /> Limited Access Code
Includes
This is a client specific reflex test. Reflex criteria has been pre-defined by the ordering physician. Additional testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Microbial contamination may interfere
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
See individual assays
Reference Range
ANA Screen, IFA | Negative |
ANA Titer | |
<1:40 | Negative |
1:40-1:80 | Low antibody level |
>1:80 | Elevated antibody level |
Clinical Significance
Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, CREST syndrome, and neurologic SLE.