| Test Name: |
ANA SCREEN/REFLEX TITER, REFLEX DNA/ENA-HealthLab Only |
| Test Code: |
2320099 |
| Alias: |
ANA
LAB147
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| CPT Code(s): |
86038
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| Test Includes: |
If ANA screen is positive, ANA titer/pattern and specific autoantibodies are performed.
Specific autoantibodies include dsDNA, SSA, SSB, SM (Smith), SM/RNP, Scleroderma 70 (SLC-70), and Jo-1 will be performed.
If reflex testing is performed, additional charges apply (reflex 86235x6, 86225, 86039). |
| Preferred Specimen: |
1.0 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST (gold) |
| Alternate Container: |
Plain Red (no additive/gel) |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL serum |
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow specimen to completely clot (this can take up to 60 minutes). Centrifuge for 15 minutes as soon as the specimen is clotted. If the specimen is collected in a Plain Red (no additive/gel) tube, transfer the separated serum to a properly labeled plastic transfer tube. Specify specimen type (serum) on transfer tube. |
| Transport Temperature: |
Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20 degrees C or colder) for longer storage |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
High degree of microbial growth |
| Additional Information: |
For reflex test information, see the individual tests. |
| Schedule: |
Testing performed: Monday-Friday; Results in 1-3 days |
| Method: |
Immunofluorescence assay (IFA) |
| Clinical Significance: |
The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is an indirect immunofluorescent test to detect antinuclear antibody activity in sera of patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease and connective tissue disease. |
| Use: |
updated 10/13/25 |
| Reference Ranges: |
Negative |
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