Antinuclear AB by IFA with Reflex
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 w/reflex to ENA, ANA reflex
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum
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
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
ANAR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB768
Includes
If ANA screen is positive ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge. In addition, (ANARE) REFLEX ANA AB EIA TESTING PANEL will be performed on positive ANA screens. This includes EIA testing for: Centromere, SM/RNP, SSA/SSB, SCL-70, DSDNA, Histone, and Jo1 antibodies.
CPT Code
- 86038 for screen
- (positive screens have additional charges for reflex titer 86039
- In addition (ANARE) Reflex ANA AB EIA testing panel on positive ANA screens (Centromere 86235
- SM/RNP 86235(2)
- SSA/SSB 86235(2)
- SCL-70 86235
- DSDNA 86225
- Histone 83516
- Jo1 86235 antibodies)
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
IFA for screen, reflex testing is EIA
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
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum
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
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
Billing
CPT Code
- 86038 for screen
- (positive screens have additional charges for reflex titer 86039
- In addition (ANARE) Reflex ANA AB EIA testing panel on positive ANA screens (Centromere 86235
- SM/RNP 86235(2)
- SSA/SSB 86235(2)
- SCL-70 86235
- DSDNA 86225
- Histone 83516
- Jo1 86235 antibodies)
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
IFA for screen, reflex testing is EIA
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 4 days