ANA Panel I
Test Mnemonic
ANA1
CPT Codes
- 86038 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- ANA Panel Blood Scrn
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiplex |
Reference Range
Special Info
If ANA screen by multiplex flow immunoassay is positive, ANA titer and pattern, DNA, SSA Ab, SSB Ab, Smith Ab, JO-1 Ab, Chromatin, Scleroderma, RNP Ab, Ribosomal RNP, and Centromere will be performed and billed. For ANA screen: Avoid using hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterially contaminated sera. Do not use heat inactivated sera.
Clinical Info
The test is used to screen for and as aid in diagnosis of systemic autoimmune diseases especially for systemic lupus erythematosus. Clinical correlation is required.
Clinical Limitation
For ANA screen: Heat inactivated sera may cause false positive results.