ANA & RA
Order Code:
ANARA
Test Summary
See Individual Tests
Aliases
- N/A
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
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis
Order Code
ANARA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1375
Includes
Includes: Ana w/Reflex Titer(249), Rheumatoid Factor. If ANA screen is positive ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge.
CPT Code
- 86038
- 86431
Billing Code
- 300501
- 300552
CPT Statement
Methodology
IFA
FDA Status
FDA 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
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday - Friday. ANA = BS RA = TX; Report available: 1 - 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
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- 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
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday - Friday. ANA = BS RA = TX; Report available: 1 - 4 days