ANA Screen, IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern

Test Code

901649

Alias/See Also

1230007539 | LAB100519: ANA Screen, IFA, w/Reflex to Titer Pattern and DNA (ds) Ab | QUEST EAP: 901649

CPT Codes
86038<br>Restricted Client Code

Includes

This is a client specific reflex test. Reflex criteria has been pre-defined by the ordering physician. Additional testing will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Microbial contamination may interfere

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day

Reference Range

ANA Screen, IFA	Negative
ANA Titer
<1:40	Negative
1:40-1:80	Low antibody level
>1:80	Elevated antibody level

Clinical Significance

Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, CREST syndrome, and neurologic SLE.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: April 21, 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.