Test Code ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY
Additional Codes
ANA (Screen)
Department
Immunology
Specimen Type
Serum
Method
ELISA
Container
No additive with gel (gold top)
Standard Volume
5ml
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Pediatric Volume
0.5ml
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated
2 weeks
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
> 2 weeks
CPT Code
86038
Days Test Set Up
Screen is performed Monday through Friday, Dayshift Only
Confirmation is batched.
Group Components
ANA
Reflexive Disclosure
An ANA titer (CPT 86039) will be performed by Immunofluorescence (IFA)on any positive screen.
dsDNA will be performed by ELISA on any positive screen.