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Test Code LAB147 Anti Nuclear Antibody Test (ANA) by IFA

Important Note

Effective September 4, 2024, ANA by IFA will be sent to University of Washington.  This test is privileged to Seattle Children's Rheumatology providers.  We recommend the ANA Screen with Reflex for all other cases.

Additional Codes

ANA

Clinical System Name

Anti Nuclear Antibody Test (ANA)

Synonyms

ANA; Anti Centromere; Antinuclear Factor; FANA; LE Prep

Sample Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container Type(s): Red Top-Plain, Gold, or Gold Microtainer

Preferred Volume: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL (Pediatric Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL)

 

Note: Centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum in plastic aliquot container.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp:  2-8 C

Storage Location:  CPA Refrigerator, Send Outs rack

 

Off-site Collection: Centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Room Temp 8 h
  Refrigerated 7 d
  Frozen Indefinite

 

Availability

Available STAT? Performed Turnaround Time (TAT)
N M - F 1 - 4 d

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Immunology

1959 NE Pacific Street

Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Methodology

Method: Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL Serum

Limitations: N/A

Reference Ranges

Reference Ranges provided via Mayo interface.

CPT Codes

86038

Send-out Instructions

Reference Lab Test Name: Anti Nuclear Antibodies
Reference Lab Test Code: ANAG
Send-out Instructions: Send out daily with the UW courier.