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Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Qualitative Screen, IFA (No Reflex)
MessageImmediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge specimen before transporting to the lab. If drawn using a plain red-top tube, transfer serum to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 48 hours
Test Code
LAB147 ANASG
Alias/See Also
ANASG
CPT Codes
86038
Includes
This is the ANA screen by IFA only, this order will not reflex to another test.
Instructions
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge specimen before transporting to the lab. If drawn using a plain red-top tube, transfer serum to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Preferred Testing Volume: 3 mL serum Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 8 hours Refrigerated : 48 hours Frozen: >48 hours Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, gross hemolyzed, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements. Performing Lab: Inova Central Lab
Report Available
24-Hours
Clinical Significance
1230130083
Last Updated: May 18, 2026