ANA
Test Mnemonic
ANAS
CPT Codes
- 86038 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- ANF
- Antinuclear Antibody
- Antinuclear Factor
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiplex |
Reference Range
Special Info
Avoid using hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterially contaminated sera. Do not use heat inactivated sera.
Clinical Info
The test is used as an aid in screening for anti-nuclear antibodies. Where clinically warranted, correlation with the clinical picture, and other autoimmune serology results is recommended. The test is performed using multiplex flow immunoassay.
Clinical Limitation
Heat inactivated sera may cause false positive results.