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ANA SCREEN/TITER (B)
MessageSEND 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.
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
