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

Stability

Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; For longer storage freeze at -20º Celsius

Methodology

Performed

Monday-Friday if specimen received by 7:00 am

Reported

3-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 86255
  • If reflexed to titer add 86256

Components

Additional Information

ANA IFA positive at 1:160 or greater will have titer and pattern reported

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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