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 | 1 year, up to 2 freeze thaw cycles |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Avoid using hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterially contaminated sera. Do not use heat inactivated sera.
Clinical Info
Results are to be used as an aid in diagnosis. Confirmation testing for specific antibodies should be run if a positive result is obtained. A positive result suggests certain diseases and should be confirmed by clinical findings.
Clinical Limitation
Heat inactivated sera may cause false positive results.