ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA), SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	ANAS
EPIC	LAB147

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnosing autoimmune diseases

Method Name

Indirect Immunofluorescence (IF)

Reference Values

< 1:160 – not significant.

If positive, result will be titered to endpoint at an additional charge.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1-3 Days

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
ANA DILUTION
ANA PATTERN
ANA SCREEN INTERPRETATION

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

2. If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen frozen in plastic vial on dry ice.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 48 Hours

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86038	Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
86039	Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Titer	if Indicated

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