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HelpTEST ID ANAPRNTITER ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody) SCREEN REFLEX TITER
Infectious
Additional Codes
ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody) SCREEN REFLEX TITER/PATTERN
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Microbiology
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold Top
Acceptable: Tiger top, Red top
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.4 hours is acceptable.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated(preferred) | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 8 hours | |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Reflex Testing
| Reporting Name | Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|---|---|---|
| ANA TITER | No | No |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Friday
Report Available
Within 48 hours
Methodology
Indirect immunofluorescent assay