ANA Reflex Comprehensive Panel
General Information
Lab Name
ANA Reflex Comprehensive Panel
Lab Code
ANARC
Epic Name
ANA Reflex Comprehensive Panel
Description
Initial screen includes ANA screen by IFA and by multiplex. The multiplex screen detects the following antibodies: anti chromatin, ribosomal P, Sm, Sm/RNP, RNP, SSA/Ro, SSB/La, Centromere B, Scl70, and Jo1. If either screening test is positive, identification panel ANARC2 will be performed at an additional charge.
NOTE: If the result of ANA Reflex Comprehensive Panel [ANARC] includes a comment suggesting follow-up testing with Anti DFS70 [ADFS70], please call the lab at 206-520-4600 to request add-on DFS70 testing to the existing specimen. For an ANA testing panel that includes ANA screen by IFA and by multiplex, and that will also reflex to DFS70 testing when appropriate, please see ANA Differentiator Panel [ANADP].
Synonyms
ANA Panel, ANA Screen, ANAENA, ANARP, Antinuclear, BioPlex, Centromere B, chromatin, IFA, Jo1, La, MCTD, myositis, Nuclear Antibodies, ribosomal P, ribosome, RNP, Ro, Scl70, scleroderma, SLE, Sm, Sm/RNP, SSA, SSB, topoisomerase
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| ANASC | Antibodies to Nuclear Antigens by Immunofluorescence |
| ANAPA | ANA Pattern by IF |
| ANAPA1 | ANA Immunofluorescence Pattern |
| ANAPA2 | ANA Immunofluorescence Pattern 2 |
| ANAPA3 | ANA Immunofluorescence Pattern 3 |
| ANACYT | Hep2 Cytoplasmic Pattern |
| ANABIO | ANA Screen by Multiplex |
| ANAI1 | ANA Interpretation Comment 1 |
Interpretation
Method
IFA and multiplex immunoassay
Reference Range
See individual componentsInterferences and Limitations
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic serum may produce increased nonspecific background staining of substrate.
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
6 mL blood in a RED TOP or GOLD SST tube
Handling Instructions
Centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum (only one aliquot needed).
Stability: Room Temperature: up to 8 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen at -20°C or colder: Long Term
Quantity
requested: 2 mL serum
minimum: 1.5 mL serum
Processing
Centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum (only one aliquot needed).
Stability: Room Temperature: up to 8 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen at -20°C or colder: Long Term
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
| CL |
Immunology Lab
206-520-4600 Room# 573 |
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM PST |
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Frequency
Monday-Friday, Negative results same day, Positive results next day.
Available STAT?
No