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HelpTest Code LAB5005 Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen, Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ANA SCREEN | LAB5005 | ANASC |
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Lipemic or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient NO/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday (once daily)
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86038
Reference Values
<1.0 U (negative)
≥1.0 U (positive)
≥3.0 U (strongly positive)
In an appropriate clinical context, follow-up tests for a positive ANA screen can be performed on the saved serum. LAB5010 Rheumatoid Factor, Quantitative, Plasma or Serum; LABADNAR Double-Stranded (DSDNA) Antibodies with Reflex, IgG (IFA); LAB3246 Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA) Screen, Serum which will reflex to LABENAAB and includes Sm, SSA, SSB, RNP, SCL70, JO 1 IgG antibodies; and LAB6632 Centromere Antibodies, IgG, Serum.
Please call the laboratory if further testing is desired. Serum will be discarded in 5 days.