Anti-Nuclear Antibodies

Test Name

ANA by IFA

Alternate Description

Anti nuclear Antibody by IFA

LIS Code

ANAAB

Lab Section

Send outs

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

Anti-Nuclear Antibodies

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin, separate and freeze before shipping.

Minimum Volume

3.0 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Freeze

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate and freeze before shipping.

Reference Value

Accompanies Report

Additional Test Information

Sent to MAYO Medical laboratories