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Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern : 1000074

Test Code
ANAS or 1000074


Alias/See Also
Lupus Testing; ANA; Antinuclear Antibodies


CPT Codes
86038

Includes
If screen is positive, ANA titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86039).


Instructions
Serum separator tube (gold top preferred) or a plain red top tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot serum (Min. 0.5 mL) into a standard transport tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 3 months if frozen within 24 hours


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday


Report Available
1-3 days


Reference Range
Negative
Notes:
For  Age < 12:  Screened neat, 1:10, 1:20, 1:40
For  Age ≥ 12:   Screened at 1:160


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.