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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

ANA Ab w/Reflex

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. ANA Ab w/Reflex  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
ANAPR
Test Workstation :
VIR4
Specimen Type:
5 mL whole blood collected in one no anticoagulant (red top) tube.
Minimum Volume:
Specimen minimum volume is 3 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimen; insufficient quantity; drawn in incorrect tube.
Storage:
Transport blood at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store at room temperature for no more than 24 hours. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, it should be refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Availability:
Mon-Fri (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Immunofluorescence (IFA)
Special Instructions:
Positive ANA Ab Screens will be titered. Positive samples will be reflexed for the following: AntiSmith Antibody (SMIT), AntiSSA and AntiSSB Antibody (ENA2), AntiRibonucleoprotein Antibody (RNPAN), and AntinDNA Antibody (NDNAB).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
72 hours
CPT Code:
86038
Synonyms:
Antinuclear antibody profile

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