Extractable Nuclear Antigen
| Test Name | Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | Ribonuclear Protein (RNP), Smith Antibodies (Sm), Latimer Antibodies (La), Rose Antibodies (Ro) |
| Laboratory Module | Lab |
| Ordering Mnemonic | ENA |
| Specimen Type | Serum |
| Collection Container | Red 5 ml |
| Container Information | Red Tube  Micro-Red Tube |
| Collection Information | (Information Unavailable) |
| Test Schedule | (Information Unavailable) |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | (Information Unavailable) |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values | When ENA screen is positive, the testing site will automatically test the specimen for Chromatin, Ribosomal P, SSA 52, SSA 60, SSB, Centromere B, Sm, SmRNP, RNP 68, RNP A, Scl-70, Jo-1. |
| Lab Process Notes | Minimum of 1.0 ml |
| Storage and Transport | Store and transport refrigerated |
| Test Referred To | Laboratory Reference Centre, Hamilton |