Antinuclear Antibodies Direct (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000455

Alias/See Also

LAB100258: Antinuclear Antibodies Direct | LABCORP EAP: 164855

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Preferred specimen: 1 mL whole blood collected in lavender top tube (EDTA) (min: 0.5 mL) Special instructions: Blood samples should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.

Transport Temperature

Specimen: Whole blood, frozen Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Specimen Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Collection: Draw blood. Do not separate. Transfer to a plastic transport tube. Freeze. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Frozen: 14 days Freeze/Thaw Cycles: Stable x6 Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 4-6 days Cause for Rejection: Use of anticoagulants other than EDTA

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 8640 min
Routine: 8640 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 8640 min
Life or Death: 8640 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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