ANA SCREEN with REFLEX COMPONENTS | |
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| Test Code:ANAX | Specimen Collection:Serum |
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| Collection Notes:Avoid hemolysis. | |
| Clinical Utility:Antinuclear antibodies are present in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease, drug induced lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. | |
| CPT Code:86038, 86235 x 9 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (2 mL) Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 2 Months | |