Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB1800305
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) will reflex if positive to:
- dsDNA
- RNP
- Sjögren’s A
- Sjögren’s B
- Smith (Sm)
If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.
CPT Code(s):
86038
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Sample Volume: Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum. 0.5 mL serum (no repeat)
Storage: Store specimens at room temperature.
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Refrigerated: 8 hours
- Frozen: 1 month
- Freeze/thaw cycles: Once
Rejection Criteria:
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Gross bacterial contamination
- Icterus
Methodology:
Multiplex flow immunoassay
Reported:
1 – 5 days