ANA SCREEN/TITER (B)

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
ANA SCRN+TITER


Alias/See Also
ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY w reflex to TITER.


Includes
ANA, and Titer if positive.


Preferred Specimen
SERUM-Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN.


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 week
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 1 week.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Sample unspun before transport.


Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1-4 DAYS


Reference Range
Negative (titers < 1:40)


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab Contact: Cassandra Mota, 857-203-5941

Additional Information
ANA SCREEN AND 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.