Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) by IFA with Reflex Build info

Synonyms

• ANTINUCLEAR AB
• ANA with Reflex
• LAB10621

Short Name

ANTINUCLEAR AB

Procedure Master Number

LAB10621

Procedure ID

111746

Clinical Info

This test detect antibodies to nuclear antigens by Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) with pattern identification and titers. Positive IFA results will reflex to specific antibody detection against • dsDNA • Chromatin • Ribosomal P • Sjogren's SSA-A (Ro)• Sjogren's SS-B (La)• Smith (Sm) • RNP • Scl-70 • Jo-1 • Centromere B 

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Volume:  1 mL of serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) for ANA pattern identification/titer.
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay for specific antibody detection 

Days Performed

Monday - Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86038 
86235 (x10) will be added if reflex test is performed

PDM

5700070

Results