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HelpTest Code LAB5464 Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) by Immunofluorescence with Pathologist Interpretation
Additional Codes
SQ : ANABAT
COLLECTION
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
Collect blood in a serum separator tube. (Serum red top also acceptable).
Allow blood to clot at room temperature. Centrifuge and aliquot 1.5 mL of serum to a plastic transport vial.
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL of serum (approximately 2.0 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)
Unacceptable Conditions:
Plasma, gross hemolysis, icterus, lipemia, bacterial growth.
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
Indefinitely
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Monday through Friday
Analytical Time:
1 to 3 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
REMARKS
ANA samples are screened at a titer of 1:80. All samples that are positive are titered and the titer and pattern will be reported. All positives include a Pathologist's interpretation.
CPT Code
86038 if negative; 86038 + 86039 if positive