ANA by IFA (ANA with Reflex Titer)

Test Name

Alternate Description

Anti nuclear Antibody by IFA

LIS Code

ANARF

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

ANA Screen, if Positive a titer and pattern will be added.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

ANA by IFA (ANA with Reflex Titer)

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin, separate and refrigerate.

Minimum Volume

3.0 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate and refrigerate.

Reference Value

Accompanies Report

Additional Test Information

Testing performed 4 days a week