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Test Code LAB147 ANA and Double-Stranded DNA with Reflex

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Evaluating patients suspected of having a systemic rheumatic disease.

 

Important Note

Positive ANA will reflex to the following test:

Antibody to Extractable Nuclear Antigen Evaluation, Serum (TEST ID: ENAE at MML)

 

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube or Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp 8 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours
Frozen Undetermined

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen.

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Immunoflourescence

Synonyms

ANA

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

06/20/2025

7/7/2025 KBE

Specimen Handling

Samples must  be centrifuged and decanted.

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

Testing only performed Monday through Friday, with run days varying.