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HelpTest Code LAB148 ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODY, IFA
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST (preferred) | Serum | Refrigerate | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 days |
| Red Top Tube | Serum | Refrigerate | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 7 days |
Serum should be separated from clotted blood and stored at 2 - 8 C within 4 hours of collection. Grossly hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Friday, run starts at 8 am / 2 - 5 days / Not available STAT
Reference Range
All ages: Negative
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Anti-Nuclear Antibody | 86038 |
| Anti-Nuclear Antibody Titer (if appropriate) | 86039 |
Method
Immunofluorescence
Instrumentation
Inova QUANTA-Lyser and NOVA View
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Section
Immunology
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes
Result Component(s)
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | LOINC |
| ANA Interpretation | ANAIF | 49311-4 | ||
| ANA Titer Pattern 2 | ANAT2P | 5048- | ||
| ANA Titer Pattern 3 | ANAT3P | 5048-4 |