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Test Code ANASCN Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen

Methodology

IFA

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

 

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

CPT Coding

86039

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Secondary ID

HHA1563

LOINC Coding

 

Test Name LOINC Code
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen 47383-5

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum Refrig., spun

7 days