Anti Nuclear Antibodies

General Information

Lab Name

Anti Nuclear Abs

Lab Code

ANAG

Epic Name

Anti Nuclear Antibodies

Description

Note: Anti Nuclear Antibodies [ANAG] replaced LE Prep.

Synonyms

ANA, Anti Centromere, Antinuclear Factor, FANA, LE Prep

Components

Code	Name
ANASC	Antibodies to Nuclear Ags by IF
ANAPA	ANA Pattern by IF
ANACM2	ANA Screen Comment 2
ANACYT	Hep2 Cytoplasmic Pattern

Method: Indirect Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Reference Range: See individual components
Interferences and Limitations: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic serum may produce increased nonspecific background staining of substrate.

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: 3 mL in a RED TOP or GOLD SST tube
Pediatrics: 1 PLAIN MICROTAINER
Handling Instructions: Centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum.

Stability: Room Temperature: up to 8 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen at -20°C or colder: Long Term
Quantity: Requested: 0.5 mL serum
Minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Receiving Instructions: Centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum. Stability: Room Temperature: up to 8 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen at -20°C or colder: Long Term

Lab Department

Immunology(IMM)

Frequency

Monday-Friday. Negative results same day. Positive results on next run.

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Immunology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195