Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Screen with Reflex Titer
Order Code: ANAS
Epic Lab Code: LAB1256
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or Epic Req
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
Adult and pediatric - 2 mL; red top tube
Testing Schedule:
Daily - Batch analysis performed daily excluding weekends and university holidays.
Analytic Time:
3 days
Reference Range:
<1:40 for screen and titer
Comments:
If the screen is positive at 1:40, ANA titer will be performed. Sera positive at 1:80 or greater will be stored in serum bank for one year if additional ENA testing is necessary. ANA screen will detect centromere and most other specificities, but may not detect Anti-SS-A- (Ro) Antibody.
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence on Hep 2 cells
CPT Code:
86038 ANA screen 86039 ANA titer