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ANA TITER AND PATTERN Serum
MessageAnti-Nuclear Antibody Titer (only)
Test Code
ANAT
Alias/See Also
Anti-Nuclear Antibody Titer
CPT Codes
86039
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Specimen Stability
7 days
Limitations
See ANA Screen
Clinical Significance
Semi quantitative test detecting autoantibodies against various cell nuclear proteins. A titer is reported which is the endpoint at which a clearly discernible stained nuclear pattern is observed. The pattern is also identified and reported with the titer.