ANA & RA

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

ANARA

Alias/See Also

71230

CPT Codes
86431, 86038

Includes

Includes: Ana w/Reflex Titer(249), Rheumatoid Factor(4418). If ANA screen is positive ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86039)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

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

Rejected for gross hemolysis

Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule

Sunday, Tuesday - Friday
ANA = BS RA = TX

Report Available

1 day

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.