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Test Code ANA Comp ANA Complete Profile

Useful For

Aids in the diagnosis of systemic autoimmune diseases

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

3.5 mL

Container

Gold Top Serum Separator

Preferred Specimen

Serum

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

FANA Negative
dsDNA Negative  
RNP <20 RLU  
Sm <20 RLU  
SSARo52 <20 RLU  
SSARo60 <20 RLU  
SSB <20 RLU  
Scl70 <20 RLU  
Jo-1 <20 RLU  

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 48 Hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 14 Days
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) Indefinitely

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM
Expected Turn Around Time Within 7 days of arrival in lab
Stat Availability No
Performing Bench ANA
Methodology/Method Description Manual and Bioflash – Indirect Immunofluorescence and Chemilluminescence

CPT Codes

86255,86038; 86256,86039 (if appropriate)

Panel Components

  • FANA
  • dsDNA
  • RNP
  • Sm
  • SSARo52
  • SSARo60
  • SSB
  • Scl70
  • Jo-1

Reflex Testing

FANA & dsDNA reflex to titer if positive on screen