Test Code ANA Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), HEp-2, IgG, Serum

Methodology

Indirect Immunoluorescent Assay

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold Top Barrier Tube

Specimen Volume: Minimum .5 mL serum

Specimen Stability: 8 hours room temperature, 7 days 2 - 8°C, > 7 days -20°C

Handling/Transport: Transport room temperature promptly

Negative

ANA titer performed on all positive patterns except centromere pattern. Anti-DNA performed on homogeneous pattern positives.

Non-Emergent

Monday through Friday

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