Sign in →

Test Code LAB0205963 Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Cascade, Serum

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
If ANA is ≥3.0, then LAB0206227 DNA Double-Stranded (ds-DNA) Antibodies, IgG, Serum and LAB0203984 Antibody to Extractable Nuclear Antigen Evaluation, Serum will be performed.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

<1 unit (negative)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

 

86038-ANA

86200-Cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, IgG
86225-ds-DNA antibody (if appropriate)
86235-Antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens (anti-Jo 1, anti-Scl 70, anti-Sm, anti-SS-A, anti-SS-B, and anti-U1RNP) - (if appropriate)