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Test ID:
ANA
Antinuclear Antibodies HEp-2 Substrate – IgG, Serum
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Indirect enzyme antibody-on human mitotic epithelial cells
Result Included
Antinuclear Antibodies HEp-2 Substrate IgG
Aliases/Synonyms
ANF; Anti-nuclear antibody; Nuclear Antibodies; ANA
Specimen
Specimen Type
Serum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Plasma is not suitable for this assay.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Reports may be delayed for confirmation of positive results.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | >7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Plasma unacceptable |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Nuclear AntibodiesTitreNot detected: Less than 1:40
Refer to report for distribution patterns of detected antibodies and significance.
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODIES SCREEN | 2622 | |
| ANA PATTERN | 3302 | ||
| ANA TITRE | 66274 |
ANA PATTERN and ANA TITRE will only be reported when ANA screen is positive.
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30