Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 ml Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days (Preferred); Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
3 ml Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 ml serum
Included Tests
ANA Screen, Immunoassay with Reflex to Titer and Pattern, Rheumatoid Factor, DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer, Sm Antibody, Sm/RNP Antibody, Scleroderma Antibody (Scl-70), Sjogren's Antibodies (SS-A, SS-B)
CPT Codes
86038, 86235 (x5), 86255, 86431 If the ANA Screen, Immunoassay is positive, then ANA titer and pattern will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86039). If the DNA (ds) Antibody Screen is positive, then DNA (ds) Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
Revised
6/9/26
Initials
IM