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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
  1. Nuclear Antibodies
    Titre
    Not detected: Less than 1:40

    Refer to report for distribution patterns of detected antibodies and significance.

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30