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HelpTest ID BLOD0773 ANA Screen (MIA) with Reflex to ANA (IF) Titer and Pattern with Reflex to Autoantibody Panel
AKA
FANA, ANA, Anti-Nuclear Antibody, SLE, Lupus, Autoimmune
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross 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 |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
If ANA Screen is positive, test will reflex to ANA Titer and Pattern (BLOD0774) at additional charge.
If ANA Titer is ≥1:80, test will reflex to ANA components SS-A (BLOD1465), SS-B (BLOD1464), Chromatin (BLOD1468), Centromere B (BLOD0123), Ribosome P (BLOD1467), Jo-1 (BLOD0306), SM (BLOD1380), SmRNP (BLOD1466), RNP (BLOD1381), Scl-70 (BLOD0308), and dsDNA (BLOD0775) at additional charge.
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86038
Reflex 86039
Reflex 86235 x 9, 86225, 83516