69115:ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA) WITHOUT IFA CONFIRMATION
Methodology:
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (Luminex)
Edit Date:
6/11/2010
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Same day as tested
CPT Code:
86038
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 5 mL red top tube.
Handling:
Allow to clot, centrifuge and immediately separate serum into a plastic vial. Refrigerate. Freeze ≤ -20° C if specimen cannot be tested within 7 days of collection. Allow no more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Stability:
7 days refrigerated at 2-8° C.
Standard Volume:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL serum
Transport:
Refrigerated, or frozen on dry ice.
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma; grossly lipemic, hemolytic, or contaminated specimen; refrigerated specimen received in laboratory more than 7 days after collection; specimen frozen/thawed more than 3 times.