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Epic EAP: LAB147
Epic Description: ANA PROFILE I (SCREEN)
Synonym
ANA SCREEN W/REFLEX
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 4 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4 X 0.5 mL | 3 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0ml
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Immunology Lab
Ochsner LSU - Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily Monday – Friday, One morning run.
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge blood. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reflexive Testing
Positive samples will reflex to ANA titer, DSDNA,SSA,SSB,SM,SM/RNP
CPT Code Information
86038