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Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
This test is resulted with a pattern and titer.


Test Code
ANA


Alias/See Also
CERNER CODE- ANA


CPT Codes
86038

Preferred Specimen
Serum from a gold top


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Gold Top (SST)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days


Methodology
fluorescent

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 3 times a week.


Reference Range
Titer <1:40 -Negative
Titer > 1:40 -Positive


Clinical Significance
This test is used to screen for autoimmune disease.




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.