CPT Code: 86038, 86225, 86235 (x5), 86160 (x2), 86162
Order Code: 19881
Includes: ANA Screen, IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern, DNA (ds) Antibody, Sjogren’s Antibodies (SS-A, SS-B), Sm Antibody, RNP Antibody, Chromatin (Nucleosomal) Antibody, Complement Component C3c and C4c, and Complement, Total (CH50).
If ANA Screen, IFA is positive, then ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86039).
Alternative Names: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), FANA, Fluorescent ANA, Progressive ANA, Hep-2, Antinuclear Antibody Screen
ABN Requirement: No
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 4.0 mL (1.0 mL serum collected in each of four separate tubes)
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL (0.5 mL serum collected in each of four separate tubes)
Container:
Preferred: Gel-barrier tube (SST, Tiger Top)
Alternate: Red Top (no gel barrier) tube
Collection:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
- Allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
- Immediately aliquot serum into four separate labeled transport tubes and freeze at -20°C.
Transport: Store serum at -20°C after collection and ship frozen the same day per packaging instructions included with the provided shipping box.
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): Not Acceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C): Not Acceptable
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Causes for Rejection: Specimens other than serum; specimen received thawed; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits; gross hemolysis; lipemia; gross icterus; microbial contamination
Methodology: See Individual Tests
Turn Around Time: 3 to 4 days
Reference Range: See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance: Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, CREST syndrome, and neurologic SLE.
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