Anti-Nuclear Antibody Screen and Reflex Titer by IFA
| Label Mnemonic: | ANAS |
| Epic code: | LAB1256 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Immunopathology |
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Adult and pediatric - 2 mL; red top tube
Testing Schedule:
Daily - Batch analysis performed daily excluding
weekends and university holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
3 days
Reference Range:
<1:80 for screen and titer
Comments:
If the screen is positive at 1:80, ANA titer will be performed. 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
86039 ANA titer