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Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) (Reflex)

Test Code
ANA


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
If positive, titer performed at an additional charge


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Serum stable for for one week if refrigerated, longer if frozen.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Antinuclear antibodies are present in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Scleroderma, Liver Disease, Drug Induced Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.




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.