Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA), IgG by IFA with Reflex to Titer
| Sunquest Code: | IFANA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB7027 | Epic Name: | Anti-Nuclear ABY IGG by IFA with Reflex |
| Synonyms: | Antinuclear Antibody; FANA; Indirect Fluorescent Antibody; ANAIFA | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody on HEp-2 substrate. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Positive samples are retained in the Endocrine Lab for 2 weeks. Please contact originating laboratory to request additional tests. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) are seen in a large number of autoimmune diseases, mainly systemic rheumatic disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune liver disease, progressive systemic sclerosis, dermato/polymyositis and Sjogren's syndrome. |
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