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Test ID BLOD0774 ANA by Immunofluorescence, Titer and Pattern

AKA

FANA, ANA, ANA IFA, Anti-Nuclear Antibody Titer

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.7 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     72 hours     
 Frozen     Greater than 72 hours     Preferred for transport   

 

Additional Information

ANA Screen must be performed before an ANA titer is done.

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Methodology

IFA

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86039

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description 
9613 ANA Pattern
9615

ANA Pattern 2

11509 ANA Titer IFA
11510 ANA Titer 2 IFA