ANA Panel (ST. LUKES)

Test Code

4853

CPT Codes
86038<br /> **This code is available to ST. LUKE'S Clients Only**

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

1.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

see individual assays

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

P.M. Sets up 6 days a week.

Report Available

Reports in 3 to 4 days.

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.

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.