ANA (antinuclear antibody) Screen ANAS
| Method(s) | Multiplex Bead Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8ºC (Min: 0.5 mL). EDTA, Na or Li heparinized plasma is also acceptable. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days: Freeze (-20ºC) for longer storage. |
| Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Billing Code | 2010003 |
| CPTCode | 86038 |
| Notes | If screen is positive and additional testing for individual nuclear antibody testing is desired, please contact the laboratory at (315) 461-3008. Add-on testing can be requested for up to 30 days with no additional specimen required. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative |
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