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ANA Screen (Reflexive)

Test Code
ANASCr


Alias/See Also
AENA


Includes
Intended for the qualitative screening of specific antinuclear antibodies (ANA), the quantitative detection of antibody to dsDNA and the semi-quantitative detection of ten individual antibodies (to chromatin, ribosomal-P protein, SS-A, SS-B, Sm, Sm/RNP, RNP, Scl-70, Jo-1, and centromere B)


Preferred Specimen
Blood


Minimum Volume
0.20 ML


Instructions
freeze p.o.


Transport Container
Gold SST


Clinical Significance
The ANA Screen detects the presence of clinically relevant circulating autoantibodies, which may be useful in diagnosing systemic rheumatoid diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD), Sjögren's syndrome (SS), scleroderma (systemic sclerosis), dermatomyositis, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), CREST syndrome, and Raynaud's phenomenon.


Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



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.