CPT/HCPCS
86038
Order Code
CH485
Turnaround Time
48-72 hrs
Test Includes
IIf ANA Screen, IFA is positive, then ANA Titer and Pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86039). if ANA Screen, IA is positive then antibodies will be performed at an additional charge: dsDNA (CPT code(s): 86225), RNP (CPT code(s): 86235), Sm (CPT code(s): 86235), Chromatin (CPT code(s): 86235), Scl-70 (CPT code(s): 86235), Jo-1 (CPT code(s): 86235), Ribosomal P (CPT code(s): 83516) and Centromere B (CPT code(s): 86235).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunofluorescence, Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
ANA screen through a combination of IA & IFA methods
Reference Ranges
See Laboratory Report
