Test Code ANA Antinuclear Ab Screen, S
Additional Codes
- Expanse Test Name: Antinuclear Ab Screen,S
- Medinet Ref Code:ANA
- OV Code:CHEM*ANA
*Note ANA also available with reflex algorithm, order Expanse test name Antinuclear Ab w/Reflex,S
Reference Values
Negative: ≤20 U
Moderate Positive: 20-60 U
Strong Positive: ≥60 U
Results obtained with this method cannot be used interchangeably with results from another testing method. The magnitutde of the reported level cannot be correlated to an endpoint titer.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86038
Specimen Collection
Draw blood in a serum gel tube. Spin down and send a mimimum of 1 mL serum refrigerated. Specimens that will not reach the laboratory within 48 hours must be frozen.
Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive at the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having a systemic rheumatic disease.