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Anti Nuclear Antibodies 

Test Code
ANA


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top


Minimum Volume
2 mL of serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top



Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: N/A
Refridgerated: 2-8 degrees C for up to 7 days
Frozen: -20 degrees C for longer than 7 days 


Methodology
ANA test is performed on BIOPLEX 2200 multiplex bead immunoassay
* All positive ANARF an ANA will reflex to ANA titer *
Ana titer methodology is Indirect Immunofluorescence used to detect antibodies with affinity for HEp-2 cells.

Setup Schedule
performed daily


Report Available
ANA 24 hours 


Clinical Significance
The ANA Screen detects the presence of clinically relevant circulating autoantibodies in serum, is intended for the qualitative screening of antinuclear antibodies (ANA).


Performing Laboratory
UMC



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.