ANA, IFA Rfx 9 Mark Multiplex (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231100674


Alias/See Also
LAB2666: ANA, by IFA, Reflex to 9-biomarker profile by Multiplex | LABCORP EAP: 340897


CPT Codes
86038x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Preferred specimen: Serum collected in serum separator tube
Acceptable specimen(s): Serum collected in red top tube
Special instructions: Detect antibodies to nuclear antigens by IFA with patterns and titers with reflex if positive to centromere B; chromatin; dsDNA; Jo-1; RNP; scl-70; Sjögren's A; Sjögren's B; Smith (Sm). If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Transport Temperature: Room temperature
Stability:
            Room Temp: 7 days
            Refrigerate: 7 days
            Frozen: 7 days
            Freeze/Thaw Cycles: Stable x2
 
Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 2-4 days
 
Cause for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days



Last Updated: June 30, 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.