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.
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 Ags by IF |
| ANAPA | ANA Pattern by IF |
| ANACYT | Hep2 Cytoplasmic Pattern |
| ANABIO | ANA Screen by Multiplex |
| ANAI1 | ANA Interpretation Comment 1 |
Interpretation
Method
IFA and multiplex immunoassay
Reference Range
See individual components
Interferences 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)
| UW-MT |
Immunology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday, Negative results same day, Positive results next day.
Available STAT?
No