ANA Screen

Test Name Anti-Nuclear Antibody Screen
Alternate Name(s) ANA, DNA, ds DNA, ENA 
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic ANA
Specimen Type

Serum

Collection Container Yellow / SST 5 mL
Container Information  
Collection Information  
Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 7 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes

When an ANA 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

and DsDNA and Extractable Nuclear Antibodies

Storage and Transport Store and transport refrigerated.
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

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