- ANATP
ANA by IFA
Specimen:
Test Code
ANATP
Specimen Name
ANA by IFA
Collect
1-SST
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Refrigerated
Special Handling
Centrifuge the sample and transfer the serum into a clean tube.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; For longer storage freeze at -20º Celsius
Methodology
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Performed
Monday-Friday if specimen received by 7:00 am
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 86255
- If reflexed to titer add 86256
Components
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Additional Information
ANA IFA positive at 1:160 or greater will have titer and pattern reported
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