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)