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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB147 |
| NBS code | LBC13337 |
| Service code | 32104 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Red Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2 - 4 days
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.
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
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)