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ANA & RA
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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
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
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
Last Updated: November 19, 2021