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Laboratory Code
LAB147
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top
Volume: 6.0 mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 - 4 days
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
Negative: Titre < 1:80
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Initial screening test for various autoimmune diseases including SLE, RA, scleroderma and MCTD.
Service Code
32104
LOINC Code Information
| Anti-Nuclear antibody (ANA) | 56634-9 |
|---|---|
| Anti-Nuclear antibody (ANA2) | 56634-9 |
| ANA Pattern | 49311-4 |
| ANA 2nd Pattern | 49311-4 |
| ANA 3rd Pattern | 49311-4 |
| ANA2 Pattern | 49311-4 |
| ANA2 2nd Pattern | 49311-4 |
| ANA2 3rd Pattern | 49311-4 |
Alias
ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies),
FANA (Fluorescent Antinuclear Antibodies)
Update
Last updated 21/02/2025