Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA), IgG by IFA with Reflex to Titer
Abbrev Code: | IFANA | ||
Order Code: | LAB7027 | Order 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. | ||
CPT Codes: | 86039 x1, 86038 x1 | ||
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) Alternate Containers: 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 | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Europattern E) |
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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