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 | SST Tube |
| 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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