ANA w/ Reflex Titer
Test Summary
Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), Mixed connective Tissue Disease, Sjogren's Syndrome, Scleroderma, Polymyositis, and CREST Syndrome.
Aliases
- ANA
- ANA AB
- ANA Pattern &
- Titer
- ANA Screen
- ANA Titer
- Antinuclear Antibody Screen
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis
Order Code
ANA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB050
Includes
If ANA screen is positive ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86039)
CPT Code
- 86038
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
IFA
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units | |
| ANA Pattern | N/M/F | ALL | ||
| Titer | ||||
| Antinuclear Antibodies | N/M/F | 133Y | < 1:40 = Negative | |
| 1:40 - 1:80 = Low Antibody Level | ||||
| > 1:80 = Elevated Antibody Level |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
IFA
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units | |
| ANA Pattern | N/M/F | ALL | ||
| Titer | ||||
| Antinuclear Antibodies | N/M/F | 133Y | < 1:40 = Negative | |
| 1:40 - 1:80 = Low Antibody Level | ||||
| > 1:80 = Elevated Antibody Level |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 4 days