Test Code LAB2424 Antibody to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA) Evaluation

Important Note

This panel includes SSA, SSB, Sm, RNP, Jo 1 and Scl 70 antibodies.

SQ : ENA

Container/Tube Type:

Red (No Additive) PREFERRED
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED

G (Plasma Separator)

GN (Lithium Heparin Plasma)

Lav (EDTA Plasma)

Sample Volume Requirements:

Collect 1.0 mL of blood. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a transport vial.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.25 mL

Unacceptable Conditions:

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days

Frozen Stability:

Indefinitely

Performed:

Monday through Friday

Analytical Time:

1 day

Testing Laboratory:

Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section:

Core Laboratory

86235 x 6