ANF; Anti-nuclear antibody; Nuclear Antibodies; ANA
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Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) Antibodies, Serum
Test ID: ENAAB
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Multiplex Immunoassay
Report Includes
ANA/ENA Screen; dsDNA Antibodies; Chromatin Antibodies; Ribosomal Protein Antibodies; SS-A 52 Antibodies; SS-A 60 Antibodies; SS-B Antibodies; Centromere-B Antibodies; Sm Antibodies; SmRNP Antibodies; RNP 68 Antibodies; RNP A Antibodies; Scl-70 Antibodies; Jo-1 Antibodies
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
Specimen will be tested for antibodies to 13 nuclear antigens and the results compared to pre-established cutoffs for systemic autoimmune disease. Numeric results for the antibodies will only be reported when one antibody or more exceed the cutoff. Every report will include an interpretive Medical Decision-Support System (MDSS) comment.
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
4-Oct-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | > 7 days |
Test Version
4-Oct-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Multiplex Immunoassay
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| ANA/ENA Screen |
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| dsDNA Antibodies | IU/mL |
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| Chromatin Antibodies | AI |
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| Ribosomal Protein Antibodies | AI |
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| SS-A 52 Antibodies | AI |
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| SS-A 60 Antibodies | AI |
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| SS-B Antibodies | AI |
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| Centromere-B Antibodies | AI |
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| Sm Antibodies | AI |
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| SmRNP Antibodies | AI |
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| RNP 68 Antibodies | AI |
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| RNP A Antibodies | AI |
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| Scl-70 Antibodies | AI |
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| Jo-1 Antibodies | AI |
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
4-Oct-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENAAB | 29570ANA Screen | |
| Note:HL7 codes (Effective September 11, 2023) |
Test Version
4-Oct-2023