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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

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

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

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