ANA Cascading Reflex (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000594


Alias/See Also
LAB7568: ANA Cascading Reflex | LABCORP EAP: 165092


CPT Codes
86235x8, 86225x1

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


Transport Temperature
Test Includes  Anticentromere B antibodies; anti-dsDNA; antichromatin antibodies; anti-Jo-1; RNP antibodies; antiscleroderma 70 antibodies; Smith antibodies; Sjögren anti-SS-A; Sjögren anti-SS-B
 
Special Instructions  This test is intended to be used as a follow-up to Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Direct [164855].
 
Specimen  Serum
Volume  1 mL
Minimum Volume  0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
 
Container  Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
 
Stability Requirements:
Temperature                Period
Room temperature      14 days
Refrigerated                 14 days
Frozen                         14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles     Stable x3
 
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; icterus


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 3 Days



Last Updated: June 28, 2023


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.