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HelpTest Code RFLXP Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2, Reflex Panel
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADNA1 | dsDNA Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| RNP | RNP Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SCL70 | Scl 70 Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SM | Sm Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SSA | SS-A/Ro Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| SSB | SS-B/La Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
| IM_04 | Antinuclear Ab,HEp-2,reflex Comment | No | No |
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see RAIFA / Antinuclear Antibodies, HEp-2 Substrate, IgG, with Reflex, Serum.
ADNA1: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
RNP, SCL70, SM, SSA, SSB: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
IM_04: Technical Interpretation
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester