Test Directory

Test Code
ANAP
Test Name
ANA Profile, Comprehensive
CPT Codes
86038, 86225, 86235 X 5
Included Tests
  • Antinuclear Antibody Screen (ANABT)
  • DNA Autoantibody, Double Stranded
  • SS-A Autoantibody
  • SS-B Autoantibody
  • Sm\RNP Autoantibody
  • Sm Autoantibody
  • Scl-70 Autoantibody
  • Reflexed when appropriate: Titer and pattern
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Clinical Utility
Comprehensive profile for initial evaluation of connective tissue disorders.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Desired Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Patient Preparation
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Transport Instructions
Transport refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

<20°C for long-term storage

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Methodology
See Individual Test Listings
Reference Intervals

 See individual test listings.

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday-Friday